Strategic club play could salvage a missed contract in bridge
South erred by pulling trumps then attempting hearts after ruffing the opening diamond lead. A correct line, after drawing trumps, is to lead a club from hand to force out the A Q and build two club tricks, making the contract regardless of East or West heart holdings. The key is club play at trick four, not hearts.
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