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Backward spade finesse leads to four hearts success
In a four heart contract, South uses a backward spade finesse to force East’s queen placement and West’s opening lead misdirection. With the diamond and heart sequences settled, the finesse yields a win when the jack is played and East’s ten helps. The piece explains the rarity and risk of the backward finesse and when it becomes the only practical path.
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West North East
South
East
Declarer
West