22nd November 2023




 S 1065
Dealer  E
 H  64
NS Vul
 D  K62

 C  KQ753



S   Q843

sq
H   J8


D   Q104


C    A984




South
West
North
East



Pass
1H Pass 1NT Pass
3H Pass 4H Pass
Pass Pass


This deal is from the Manchester League.


West led the five of diamonds to the queen and ace.  Declarer now plays the jack of clubs, partner follows with the two.  Plan your defence.




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If you take this trick declarer will get to dummy with the king of diamonds and make two club tricks.  If you duck this trick declarer will only make one club trick and  the contract will go one down.  Well done Gary Hyett who found this defence to gain 12 imps for his team.
See below for the full deal.


 Dealer  E
S 1065
   
 NS Vul
H 64
   
    D K62
   
    C KQ753    
S KJ9
    S Q843
H Q72
    H J8
D J975
    D Q104
C 1062
    C A984
    S A72
   
    H AK10953
   
    D A83
   
    C J