Safe play in three notrump seals nine tricks on hand
In a three notrump deal with West leading diamonds, South avoids finesses that could give East the lead. By playing a club to dummy and returning the jack of spades, South ensures nine sure tricks either way. The key is avoiding risks that let East gain the lead and choosing lines that only risk West.
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