The Percentage Line­ June/July 1998


Playing Matchpoints, you find yourself in 7D after this auction.
Vul: Both
Dlr: Pard
 
 
 
PARD (dummy)
S A J 9 5 3
H J 10 8
D A K 6
C A K
PARD

1S
2S
4D
4S
5C**
6C***
Pass
YOU

2D*
3D
4H
4NT
5D
7D
 
YOU
S 4
H A K 9
D Q J 10 9 8 7
C Q J 10
    * - game forcing
  ** - 1 or 4 keycards
*** - 4 keycards and CK
 
 
Opening Lead: D2


RHO discards the H2 on the opening lead.

What is the best percentage line for all of the tricks?

June/July, 1998 Solution


The Percentage Line - a quiz show by Brad Bart.
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