Advanced Declarer Problem of the Month
December, 1999
This month's hand comes from the Saturday afternoon Flight A Open Pairs at the recent 2000 Blue Hen Sectional in Wilmington, Delaware.
MPs
Dealer: East
Vulnerable: Both
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NORTH  Q J T Q 9 3 2 T 6 4 A K 2 |
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SOUTH A K 9 8 7 4 8 5 4 A K 7 3 |
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| NORTH | EAST | SOUTH | WEST |
| -- | Pass | 1 |
Pass |
| 2N | Pass | 3 |
Pass |
| 4 |
Pass | Pass | Pass |
A word about the bidding: 2N is natural and game forcing, showing a balanced 12 or more HCPs and may include 3-card trump support.
The opening lead is the A. West continues with the
T which holds when you play low--East following with the
7 and 6. West next shifts to the
Q.
Plan the play.