The cultural melting
pot that is Mumbai is enjoying a brief respite from fortnightly barrage of
festivals. But, we better get ready for Diwali crackers!
Sometimes weak two-bid
makes it difficult to find another trump fit. Above deal one would prefer to
reach 6♣.
East wins trick one
with the ♦K, then switches to the ♥Q. West following suit. To solve
this problem correctly, not only must you trust your right-hand opponent to
defend correctly, but must also notice the strong aroma of rodent wafting
across the table. The normal percentage play for no spade losers is to cash
dummy’s ♠K, then to finesse your ªJ. But if East had ♠QXX, why
didn't he lead the ♦A at trick two, forcing South to ruff in
the dummy? He must know you have another diamond.
The only sensible
answer is that he has three low spades. If he taps the dummy. South has no
choice but to try to drop the doubleton ♠Q. Now, though, East has left declarer with a losing
alternative. Don't fall for it. Cash dummy’s ♠K, and then play a spade to your Ace, expecting West to furnish
the ♠Q.
It takes a lot of
people to make a winning team. Everybody’s contribution is important.
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