South solves notrump challenge with club finesse
In a bridge problem, West leads queen of spades and declarer must choose whether to attack clubs or diamonds first. South reasons West's likely seven card spade suit and aims to eliminate entry cards. By leading clubs first, the club finesse secures five notrump if West holds diamond ace with club king, or four notrump if East holds diamond ace with West king of clubs.
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