Unusual heart lead helps bridge to nine tricks
South dealer. With three notrump and West leading hearts, South uses a bold ace of hearts to force West’s outlet. By ducking and allowing East’s ten to win, then forcing clubs and diamonds, the play cuts West’s cards and aims for nine tricks. A precise line hinges on West likely holding all missing high cards and multiple hearts.
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