Reading the hand in Jacoby on Bridge today
West leads the fourth best diamond from a broken suit. East wins with the ace and South plays the king. The article discusses how partner may judge the hand to set up a decisive play, illustrating the killing opportunity when the defense breaks a suit.
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South and East in Bridge Showdown and Card Sense Question
A bridge hand analysis outlines South’s optimal play and East’s defensive errors after a diamond lead. It contrasts South’s likely two diamonds and a queen of diamonds with East’s missed counter by returning a trump to thwart the contract.
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