In truth this contract should never make as the opponents can take 5 Spades and the Diamond Ace.

However you need to conceal your assets (so much easier for women J )

You have eight tricks on top -4 clubs and 4 Hearts, so win the first trick in hand (or dummy) and immediately play a low diamond towards the other hand. If second person has the Ace he is very unlikely to go in with it immediately and if the King holds you have your 9 tricks.

If second person does play the Ace leading a Spade from his AQ holding might also put him off switching to a Spade at that point.

NB If you cash all your Club and Heart winners first and do not conceal your assets I am sure the opposition will now find their 5 tricks and switch to a Spade when  they get in with the Diamond Ace. At trick two that is much more difficult.

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

  alternatively watch the film www.haroldschogger.com/movies2.htm

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