WIN AT BRIDGE When to Try For Overtricks
A historic bridge tale shows a duplicate player praised for an overtrick, then erred by chasing more overtricks in rubber bridge. South in a three no trump contract fears East’s heart shift, leads ace of clubs, drops East’s king, and after disposing clubs proceeds to aim for ten tricks, risking the contract.
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South
Hearts
East
Hast
Bridge play sequence ends in three no trump contract
North and South defend as North plays a diamond to his king and returns a diamond to ward dummy. West, who never plays a high card without need, holds the queen of diamonds and is end played. He must play it, enabling South to gain an extra trick by conceding a heart or spade lead.
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