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Playing Duplicate Sharpens The Game
South dealer North side vulnerable West AKI98 The bidding shows 1 no trump to 2. Opening lead king of hearts. The duplicate format prompts higher effort to beat the same hand at other tables. At first table West leads hearts and defenders take tricks. declarer loses two diamonds. At second table South avoids ruffing, wins four spades, and later sets up clubs. The heart sacrifice preserves trump position, yielding two extra tricks.
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King of Hearts
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East
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South