Deal 9 3NT |
♠ K 9 2 ♥ Q 10 9 8 5 ♦ A 6 ♣ A 10 6 |
The bidding has been as shown. Partner led the ♠5, dummy played the ♠2 and it is your play. When you have made your choice click NEXT . |
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♠ 5 ♥ ♦ ♣ |
♠ A J 7 ♥ 6 4 2 ♦ 10 9 8 5 ♣ 9 7 3 |
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♠ ♥ ♦ ♣ |
Deal 9 3NT |
♠ K 9 2 ♥ Q 10 9 8 5 ♦ A 6 ♣ A 10 6 |
Play the ♠7.
Partner's low ♠ lead tells you he has an honor in the suit, so it must be either the ♠Q or the ♠10. South's jump to 2NT makes it almost certain that he holds the ♠Q, so you can figure partner probably led from ♠ 10 x x 5. Apply the Rule of 11. 11 minus 5 = 6 cards higher than the ♠5 held by dummy, you, and declarer. Since you can see 5 of the 6 you conclude that that declarer will have to play his ♠Q to beat your ♠7. South will take the ♠Q at trick 1, but when West wins a high ♥ he will play another ♠ through dummy's ♠ K 9 to your ♠ A J. Once you clear dummy's ♠ away partner will win another ♥ and be able to cash his last ♠. Note that if dummy's ♠9 was played you would cover with your ♠J, leading to the same situation. Deal 10 |
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♠ 10 8 6 5 ♥ A K 3 ♦ Q 7 2 ♣ 8 4 2 |
♠ A J 7 ♥ 6 4 2 ♦ 10 9 8 5 ♣ 9 7 3 |
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♠ Q 4 3 ♥ J 7 ♦ K J 4 3 ♣ K Q J 5 |