Opening Leads and Strategy in a Classic Bridge Hand
A detailed bridge analysis explains how declarer uses a single entry to diamonds to avoid a blocking diamond sequence after East shifts to spades. The piece highlights the rare value of an entry plan and critiques a weak no trump opening with a minor doubleton, citing Goren’s guidance and a column teaser about mastering lead decisions.
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