Sizable slam doubt in spade lead problem
West must decide between returning a spade or a diamond after winning the ten. The article shows visualizing declarer's club holdings to deduce the best continuation, proposing a jack of spades back lead to force South into a ruff and discard decision. The safe line avoids giving declarer a direct club finesse and keeps two-way chances alive.
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Horoscopes for Friday March 17 2017
Aries plans one on one time with a loved one and revels in late night ideas. Tonight joins a St Patrick day celebration as Taurus goes with the flow and sets boundaries. Gemini works late then goes out, while Cancer fades into party mood and Leo brightens the celebration.
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