Unusual bridge play seals contract despite missing queen
In a Steven Becker column, declarer faces a missing queen in trumps after West leads diamond queen. By cashing AK and hearts ace king and managing discards, declarer secures 10 tricks regardless of which defender holds the queen, while exploring the endplay possibilities if West held the Q-x-x.
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Aries faces a now or never opportunity with tonight demanding a must appearance. Taurus senses a new direction with dreams to real. Gemini champions togetherness while trusting a partner. Cancer notes power shifts around a key person and easygoing diplomacy. Leo, Virgo, Libra, Scorpio, Sagittarius, Capricorn, Aquarius, Pisces each face turning points, financial tweaks, and tonight plans aligned with personal boldness.
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