Rule of Eleven in Bridge Helps Sides Master Spades
The article explains how the Rule of Eleven works when the lead is the six of spades. It shows how South and East can deduce counts of spades across hands, guiding defense decisions. A contrasting example demonstrates how unfamiliar players risk losing the contract. Tomorrow: Sacrifice.
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