The only chance

YESTERDAY all the Maharashtrians must have celebrated Gudi Padwa by raising the decorated Gudi flag. Generally, it is of red or yellow colour and garlanded with flowers, neem and mango leaves. It is topped with upturned silver vessel, signifying the victory of Lord Ram over Ravana. It marks the Maharashtrian New Year, too.

West couldn’t open the bidding, yet has ♠AKQ109. How can he have ♦K as well? He cannot. So,  South’s only chance — however unlikely — is that East has the singleton ♦K.

South should cash ♥A, getting the bad news, then should lead a diamond to dummy’s ♦A. When ♦K drops, should finesse East out of his ♥Q and claim 10 tricks, five hearts and five diamonds. 

If East didn’t understand why South dropped his ♦K, South should keep him as an opponent.

‘Never interrupt your opponent when he or she is making a mistake.’

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