Percentage Play Gains a Trick in Card Game Analysis
A long exploration of historical Chinese sea expeditions precedes a bridge lesson on percentage play. The article describes South's clever three no trump line and details how first round finesses win about 31 percent of the time while losing 19 percent, with notes on when the tactic fails against certain card holdings.
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Bridge bidding puzzle leaves responder unsure
In the hand the auction shows West North East South as 34 Dbly Pass Pass Pass You. South holds 43 WKI75 Q9875 m2. With partner uncertain about the double or bid quality, the advised action is to Pass, hoping to beat four spades but not confident enough to double.
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