Jacoby On Bridge Strategy Discusses Lead and Play
A bridge columnist analyzes two lines of play after a club lead. If the lead is a singleton, ruffing two hearts guarantees success when clubs run, while attacking trumps only works if the clubs are 4 1 and defenders slip. The correspondent explains why the first line is favored.
Bridge Column Dilemma With Four Spade Contract Debate
A reader in California sends North-South cards and a tricky club lead puzzle. The note questions bidding 2 clubs versus 4 spades and outlines a defensive sequence with a singleton or doubleton club lead, then explores heart ruffs, dummy play, and the nine of clubs as an entry. The erratic bridge dialogue mirrors a policy of tough questions and brisk analysis.
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