DSBA Web Page Declarer Problem of the Month
August, 1999
And now for something completely different (and a little easier, too).
This month's hand is based on a hand which was spotted in a bridge calendar from a while back.
Dealer: South
Vulnerable: Both
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NORTH  Q 5 2 K Q 6 4 Q T 9 7 8 3 |
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SOUTH K 8 4 J 3 A K J 5 Q J T 4 |
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AUCTION |
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SOUTH |
WEST |
NORTH |
EAST |
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1NT |
2 |
3 |
Pass |
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3NT |
Dbl |
All pass |
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A word about the bidding: normal. Playing Lebensohl, North bid 3 as
Stayman. South sensibly bids 3NT, and West takes a swing.
West leads the A. East discards the 2.
West continues with the K and
6. Plan the play.