JSilver Posted September 13, 2006 Report Share Posted September 13, 2006 With West declaring 3NT, having taken 6 of the first 8 tricks, he was on lead in this position:[hv=d=w&v=b&n=sht8dq97c&w=shdt3ct75&e=sthk9da4c&s=sjhd86ck9]399|300|Scoring: IMP[/hv]It seems to me that declarer can take 3 more tricks by playing the ♦3 to the ace, the ♦4 to the ten, forcing North to lead ♥. (This was a findable play, as the distribution was marked and North had overcalled 1NT with only the ♥A and the ♦Q!) But GIB says the contract is unmakeable. Do I need to finish my coffee? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EricK Posted September 13, 2006 Report Share Posted September 13, 2006 If North ducks the ♦ West has to play ♣ and South wins the last 3 tricks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HeartA Posted September 13, 2006 Report Share Posted September 13, 2006 Yes, North can refuse the 10th trick by playing low (not the Q). Then South got the last three tricks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JSilver Posted September 13, 2006 Author Report Share Posted September 13, 2006 You're right. Thanks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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