Novice Declarer Problem of the Month
January, 2000
MPs
Dealer: North
Vulnerable: Both
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NORTH  Q 3 2 6 4 A Q T 9 8 K Q 9 |
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SOUTH 7 5 A K J T 3 2 K J 7 3 2 |
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Pass | 1 |
Pass |
| 1N | Pass | 4 |
Pass |
| Pass | Pass |
A word about the bidding: North's 1N bid shows a balanced 12-14 HCPs. With the excellent 6-card heart suit and 12 HCPs, South bids the game.
West leads the J, which you duck, East playing the eight; he continues with the
T, again ducked, East playing the six. Next, West cashes the
A and continues with a second club, East following with the ten and five. You have lost three tricks and
must pick up the trump suit to make your game.
Plan the play.