Readers Test Your East Position In Bridge Play
Bridge note discusses a sample hand from Fred Karpin asking readers to decide on how East should respond to West opening with the king of hearts. It covers overtake or not and subsequent heart choice, noting that East winning with the ace and leading back a heart is a suggested line and illustrating partner risks in misplays.
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Bridge bidding quiz on spades and hearts slam plans
In the auction West North East South ly la Pass 3a Pass 4k Pass 4¢ Pass 5k Pass ? South holds AQ106 and faces a choice after partner opened four hearts instead of five spades. Determine optimal action given the heart lead and slam prospects.
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