Holmes and Mycroft crush diamond entry in bridge coup
In a Baker Street Bridge Club hand, Mycroft leads diamonds, Watson finesses, Holmes wins with clubs and spades, then shifts to heart to seal. Holmes explains the defense shows Mycroft’s strength in both spades and hearts and the necessity of strategic discards. A Daily Question explains Stayman with Stayman bid responses.
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