Bridge Aces Exit with Crafty Diamond Play
Declarer was happy at the opening lead. West should have attacked hearts but ducked in dummy and won East's jack with his queen. He led a crafty jack of diamonds hoping for a duck, planning clubs to reach nine tricks. When the diamond jack went to East the scene set for a strong picture.
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Bidding and defense produce a down one in spade dominated hand
The dealer South faced a spade focus by East and West with high cards scarce. Three spades, a club, and a diamond went to the defense while declarer went down one. A different opening play might have altered the outcome.
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