The Percentage Line­ December/January 1998/99


Playing matchpoints, you arrive at what appears to be a normal 3NT.
Vul: Both
Dlr: You
 
 
 
 PARD (dummy)
S A K 9 2
H 9 4
D Q J 6 5 4
C 5 2
YOU

1D
Double
3NT
 LEFTY

2D*
Pass
All Pass
 PARD

Double
3D
 
 RIGHTY

2H
Pass
 

* - Michael's cue­bid (majors)


Opening Lead: HQ
YOU
S Q 3
H K 10 8
D A 7 3 2
C A K Q 8


You call for a low heart from dummy and righty plays..... the HA!
The H6 is returned.

Plan the play.

Should you play the H10 at trick two, lefty will win and clear hearts, righty following to the third lead.

December/January 1998/99 Solution

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