Novice/Intermediate Declarer Problem of the Month
September, 1999
This month's hand occurred at a recent Monday night game in Talleyville, DE.
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NORTH  A J 8 7 K 3 8 3 2 9 8 7 6 |
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SOUTH K Q T 9 6 3 2Q 7A Q 45 |
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Pass | 1 |
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2 |
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| 4 |
Pass | Pass | Pass |
A word about the bidding: You're not sure if it's a maker or a preempt (or both), but the 4 bid
is clear.
West leads the A, you play low, and East plays the deuce. West then shifts
to the K, followed by the Q which you ruff.
Plan the play.