Safety Play Payoff in Morrie Elis 1938 Masters
Bridge insight shows Morrie Elis reaching a four spade contract and employing a safety play. He starts with the ace of diamonds, draws trumps, and executes diamond finesses to secure 12 tricks, including five spades, five diamonds, and two clubs, despite an initial heart lead and potential three no trump defense. The note highlights risk and calculation in match point play.
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