Double finesse vs cash A-K in a bridge sample hand
A bridge expert analyzes three tricks in a suit with dummy Jx-x and declarer A-K-9. He compares cashing A-K versus a double finesse, noting the double finesse succeeds more often. Jean Besse used the double finesse to reach slam in a European Championship hand, abandoning percentage play due to the doubleton queen.
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