Backward finesse saves South in four spades doubled
South faced a four spades doubled contract after West doubled four spades ending the heart bid. He adopted an unusual plan, cashing the ace of spades and playing the jack to coax West’s queen. If West had led the queen or another four spades, the defense would gain. instead East’s ten spades secured the trick and declarer avoided a trump loser.
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