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Updated 16th August 2026 |
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Hand of the week, week commencing, Sunday 13th April 2025
Plan your play in 3NT after the ♥King is led
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Dealer: North Vuln: All
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| W | N | E | S |
| Pass | Pass | 1NT1 | |
| Pass | 2♣2 | Pass | 2♦3 |
| Pass | 2NT | Pass | 3NT |
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1. Strong No trump 15-17 2. Stayman 3. No 4 card Major
When I looked at the results of this board I was somewhat surprised that some pairs were going down despite West's inspired lead.
On this hand you have 8 winners without doing any work at all- 5 clubs and 3 more Aces.
You might think of taking the Diamond finesse or even the Deep spade finesse. If you attempt the spade finesse it means letting the opposition in with either the King or Queen and they will surely cash Heart winners.
With this in mind, you have to put all your eggs in the Diamond finessing basket.
You take the Diamond finesse as late as possible and it is successful.
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