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Key decision at trick one in a heart held trick play
South must choose between taking trick one or holding up to honor possible heart division. With West likely holding five hearts, declarer should win the first trick to force out the diamond ace, preventing heart cooperation by East and West. The plan yields nine easy tricks, avoiding a spade finesse. James Jacoby discusses related game and card strategy books.
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