Mastery of a Bridge Slam: Spade Finesse Optional?
In a 2001 Grand National Teams match, North-South reached six hearts. The defense’s opening club lead set a club trick, making the slam dependent on a spade finesse. South chose a superior line by cashing the A K of diamonds after trumps, avoiding the finesse and making six hearts with only one club loss.
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The Stars predict a day shaped by personal focus and social cues across Aries through Pisces. Aries gains options with help from others. Taurus faces late hours handling a task. Gemini seeks feedback and facts. Cancer strengthens offers with solid data. Leo navigates disagreement with imagination. Virgo boosts effort and stress relief. Libra charms with gentleness. Scorpio weighs investments and goals. Sagittarius tests reactions. Capricorn bets on instinct in finance. Aquarius deepens friendships with surprises. Pisces should trust self reflection and a cautious plan.
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