NB  2NT is Jacoby and 3♦  shows a shortage in Diamonds (singleton or void)

When we were defending this contract I unwisely led a Diamond, lead through strength putting declarer to what I hoped would be a guess at trick 1.

However this proved to be totally unsatisfactory because declarer was now able to win, draw trumps losing to my Queen and eventually with a the Spade king well placed, was able to muster 12 tricks throwing his Club loser on the long Spade.

My thinking was wrong – what should I have done ?

The opponents had shown singleton Diamond so I should have known no future in Diamonds and should have tried a suit in which no control was shown.

They had shown good trumps and control in Hearts and Diamonds, so all that is left is Clubs. Also, all I need was for partner to turn up with either the Ace or Queen to establish one trick for our side. I was hopeful about my trump trick

Therefore at trick one before its too late I should lead  §3 to show I have honour

Partner turned up with Queen.

Declarer drew two round of trumps and then tried Spades. I was able ruff third round of Hearts and quickly cash my winning Club King before declarer was able to discard it on the long Heart- one down guaranteed.

You can also watch the following movie to see how the hand pans out. To view this programme you will need  to download htttp://www.haroldschogger.com/bridgevu.setup

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