Play Guards Against Trumps by Walter C Parkes
South can control the trump suit and complete a small slam by cashing the ace of trumps early. The article discusses a standard safety play against ten spots using Blackwood and warns that North may consider a seven bid if solid diamonds exist.
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South
North
East
Bridge puzzle leads to misplay and wrong king of spades
A bridge problem describes South leading through West and dummy, facing a misplay with the king of spades. West holds most trumps, but the ace play saves the contract while the king play loses it. The bidding shows West North East South with passes and a 4NT declaration.
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Sis
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