Sunday, 27 November 2016

Simple Deceptively difficult


Bombay Gymkhana is holding Mohan Advani Memorial Bridge Tournament today. It will be Mohan’s third death anniversary. His wife, fondly known as ‘Guddi’ and his dapper son, Amit, together sponsor this tournament generously every year. Dr.Dhanandjay Subarao always makes this event very memorable. Mohan was an ardent bridge player. He had his calm ways to be on and off the table. May his soul rest in peace. We miss you Mohan!

This is a deceptively difficult deal. West starts with the three top clubs. East following throughout. After ruffing the third club, it looks obvious to cash the K and play a heart to dummy’s Ace. If East has Jack four times, you can pick up and run the diamonds. Here, though, where West has the four hearts, you are suddenly in big trouble. You may move to diamonds, but West ruffs the third round and returns his last trump. He must eventually score the K to defeat the contract.

The answer is to cash the KQ from hand. If they split 3-2, draw the last trump and run the diamonds. But when they go 4-1, switch immediately to diamonds. An opponent may ruff in, but you win his return and play a heart to dummy’s Ace, which simultaneously draws the last trump and gives you access to the remaining diamond tricks.

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