Boris Grabs Contract After Forcing Lead Dilemma
In a bridge deal Boris faced West's singleton diamond lead and sought to drive him to outmaneuver. By trumping with the ace of spades and then continuing, East's failure to rise allowed Boris to force West to yield the contract as he exposed West's holdings and West eventually conceded.
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Bridge puzzle solution by Boris Koytchov in six spades
Oswald Jacoby presents a bidding problem where East opens three diamonds. Boris Koytchov of New York solves it by leaping to six spades after West opens four diamonds. North shows the dummy and muses about seven. The ace and king of clubs figure in the play.
Bridge bidding puzzle asks response to three no trump
In a hand with KAKIJ76 and YK Q832 4 AAQ, after South opens 1NT and partner overcalls 3NT, respond with a forcing bid to guide the contract. The correct line is to bid 4 clubs or 3 spades depending on partnership agreements, ensuring a forcing action to stay in the auction.
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