Rescuing a Contract Figuring Club Misplay in No Trump
Facing 3NT as South with vulnerable both sides, declarer errs by rushing clubs. after a heart lead, East wins the ace and declarer is one trick short. Correct play: win in dummy, force East to overlead, then cross to diamonds and repeat clubs to squeeze East’s ace and secure the game. The key is to deny East the chance to win an honor with his ace.