Sunday, 13 August 2017

Very Tempting



On 10 lead from West, there is much to consider. With two spades and two hearts, south will have to dislodge both A and A to succeed. 

It is very tempting to try J at trick one. if the finesse loses, south is likely to be defeated. East would win and return a heart; West later would win a minor suit Ace, clear the hearts, and cash his winners when he would take his second minor suit Ace. 

Thus, it’s better to play low from dummy and beat West’s 10 with A. South should attack a minor suit – probably diamonds. If East hold A, the heart position is perfectly guarded. As it is, West wins and leads a second heart. 

This time, south could risk the finesse. Even though East would win this, crucially, he now would have no heart to return and the suit cannot be cleared. Whatever he would play, south would have the time to push out ♣A, and claim 10 tricks. 

This interesting deal is courtesy ‘Apro Dara’! We wish him happy Bridging and a happy new year! 

When temptation knocks, imagination usually answers.

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