Novice/Intermediate Declarer Problem of the Month
May, 1999
You are playing in a Bracketed Knockout. It is late in the set, and you feel that you are behind and need a big swing in your
direction. This deal could be your chance.
IMPs
Dealer: East
Vulnerable: N-S
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NORTH  A K Q 9 A K Q J A Q J 5 3 --- |
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SOUTH T 6 4 37 5 2T 9 45 4 3 |
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| Pass | 5 |
6 |
Pass |
| 6 |
Pass | 7 |
Pass |
| Pass | Pass | ||
A word about the bidding: your partner is not one to fool around, as he cue bids 6
then raises your 6 bid to seven. Now you just have to make it.
West leads the 6. With which trump do you ruff? Plan the play.