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Opening lead dictates play in five clubs bridge hand
The article analyzes a bridge hand where the opening heart lead forces a precise defense. It explains why West cannot run hearts regardless of initial choice and how dummy’s king or queen interplay with the club and spade sequences to defeat the contract. The discussion covers entry and discard considerations and the impact of South’s second heart continuation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
West
Hearts
South
Declater
Dummy
East
Smith