Hints and tips:
...Either way, South’s J♣ scores his 12th trick....
...When this loses, East can cash K♠ and lead Q♦, but declarer has time to win A♦, cash J♣, cross to dummy with J♥, and then play A♣ on which he can discard a diamond loser....
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...If West mindlessly plays low on the first round of clubs, South’s ninth trick would be scored....
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...South should cash all four rounds of clubs, and then just three rounds of hearts, retaining an entry to the table. Now, he can lead a diamond and, whatever East plays, declarer covers it....
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...West led J♣; South faces a loser in each of other suits and, crucially, the fourth round of clubs too. Can you foresee what might go wrong?...
...Declarer wins in hand with a top trump, and must resist the temptation to draw a second round. Diamonds should be played next: K♦, A♦, and then a ruff, with a high trump in hand....
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...BiddingDealer: EastN/S Game West led J♥, and declarer assessed one likely loser in each suit. However, if trumps split 2-2, or West holds K♣, all will be well....
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...East might have kept open his options by discarding Q♦ under the first round of the suit and then, when West led 10♦ subsequently, discarding J♦ under dummy’s second top honour....
...The beauty of South’s play was this: even if West wins the third club trick with J♣, declarer was safe. What could West lead?...
...The key is to pull only two rounds, leaving two trumps in hand. In these situations, do not release A♠ immediately as, on the second round, you risk your opponents playing a third round....
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