Shavit1

...or as in not overtaking the ♣10 with the Jack in order to gain a vital entry. But, as you said, this is trivial :)

How would you play against 5332 in East (assuming ♣K is onside)?

I have this hand (among hundreds) saved on my comp, not having even a single clue about its source. Can you direct me to the book where this hand is located? Appreciate your kindness!

I know the solution but also got the idea that this is not the appropriate place to post such elementary hands. Thanks!

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[hv=pc=n&s=sakq9643h3d964ct6&n=s7ha642dak87caqj7&d=s&v=0&b=11&a=3sp4np5sp6sppp]266|200[/hv] Opening lead: ♥Q. Declarer won the Ace and led a trump to the Ace, dropping the Jack from West. On the second round of trump, West discarded a small heart. Declarer then ran the ♣10 for a finesse. Can you find a better line?

Thank you! Have just noticed that this is an Expert-class forum. You may, however, treat the hand as an appetizer :P

Trumps are not 4-0 :)

[hv=pc=n&s=sj53hakqjtd52cakq&n=sq842h9642daq6c82&d=s&v=0&b=11&a=1hp2hp4hppp]266|200[/hv] Opening lead CJ, both defenders follow to the first round of trump. How can you make the contract safe against any layout?

Fully agree with your analysis. Note also that East did not double 2C to direct the lead - a good reason for me to assume that the CA is offside.

I have the 2000 and 2013 versions, both work perfectly. Have removed version 2014 permanently after some bad experiences. All its extra features were useless for me anyway. Shavit