BIL 3NT

[Simplicity]

[hv=d=n&v=n&n=sj3ha3dqjt875cat2&s=sa9742hj954dkcqj6]133|200|Scoring: IMP

1♦-(1♥)-1♠-(P)

2♦-(P)-2NT-(P)

3NT-AP

 

lead ♥2

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You play in 3N after RHO has overcalled in hearts. The opponents play standard 4/2 leads Plan the play.

[vuroth]

Only way I can see to make this is if the K♣ is in a doubleton (well, ok, or singleton).

[keylime]

I start with winning the A♥ immediately, and start developing diamonds. However, this is a really touch-and-go contract.

[bid_em_up]

Only way I can see to make this is if the K♣ is in a doubleton (well, ok, or singleton).

Or the club king is onside and your opponent isn't quick enough to see he needs to play the club K when you lead a small club from hand (it will block the club suit, leaving you an entry short of being able to establish and enjoy the diamonds).

 

Very few opponents would find this play, imo. If your opponent does, its probably time to find an easier game. :P

[quiddity]

The title makes it sound like there's an obvious solution, but I don't see it. I was considering running the CQ first, then low club to the T. If West hops, I can win the ace, discard the CJ on a high diamond and hope to endplay West into leading a minor suit if he started with something like Qxxx x Axxx Kxxx. But that seems really unlikely given the bidding and the opening lead.

 

Or I could try a similar endplay against east, playing for East to have overcalled with x KQTx Axxx xxxx: HA, D->K, run the CQ, C6 to the K and A, SA, DQ discarding the CJ etc.

 

Or I can play for the CK to drop doubleton. Or I can play for West to make a mistake.