Advanced Declarer Problem of the Month
September, 1999
This month's hand occurred on a popular bridge software program.
MPs
Dealer: South
Vulnerable: Both
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NORTH  Q J K Q J 8 5 4 A Q 9 2 5 |
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SOUTH A 7 2A 9 6 3 27A T 3 2 |
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| AUCTION | |||
| SOUTH | WEST | NORTH | EAST |
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2 |
3 |
Pass |
| 3 |
Pass | 4 |
Pass |
| 4 |
Pass | 4N | Pass |
| 5 |
Pass | 7 |
Pass |
| Pass | Pass | ||
A word about the bidding: Decent. South's 3 call could be questioned since he
has some shape and 3 aces. After North's 4 cue (which,
in N-S's agreements, denies a spade control), South's return 4 cue also
promises a spade control. Thus, North can use Blackwood at his next turn.
Anyway, here you are in 7. West leads the K.
Plan the play.