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King Jack finesse lesson in bridge strategy
Oswald Jacoby explains that the correct play when facing two unknown opponents with trumps is to finesse the jack rather than immediately cash the king. The finesse offers a small but real edge, as it preserves chances if West holds the queen or East holds both high trumps. In long run, guessing between king or jack favors finesse when high cards split between opponents.
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Oswald Jacoby
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