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The Aces on Bridge Deal and the Diamond Trap
West faced a tough decision after South's three heart bid. Opting not to raise to five clubs, he played quietly as North-South settled in four hearts. The defense led clubs and diamonds, and declarer misread a possible void, finishing two down. A heads I win, tails I don’t lose moment suggested a different path, but East's potential five spades was unlikely. The suggested solution favors diamond contracts or cautious two-suited cue bids, contingent on opening style and partner's minimums.
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