Flame Posted February 15, 2005 Report Share Posted February 15, 2005 This one happend in a strong match today on BBO.This was the trump in 6S.A8432Q106 whats the right play to lose only one spade ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fred Posted February 15, 2005 Report Share Posted February 15, 2005 If you assume best defense, I think you should start by leading low to the 10. If that loses to the Jack, cash the Ace next. If the 10 holds lead low to the Queen next. Fred GitelmanBridge Base Inc.www.bridgebase.com Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DenisO Posted February 15, 2005 Report Share Posted February 15, 2005 Hi Flame There is a nice little freeware program called Suitplay which is very useful for analysing any card combination you want to throw at it. You can get it at : http://home.planet.nl/~narcis45/SuitPlay/ Denis Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flame Posted February 16, 2005 Author Report Share Posted February 16, 2005 both tables began with the Q, it might have been easier to do so from entry precpective. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stephen Tu Posted February 16, 2005 Report Share Posted February 16, 2005 Low to the Q is better than low to the T. This lets you lead low to the T later if the J drops under the Q. The 3-2 cases wash out. At first glance, one might think that low to the T is better because it picks up KJxx on the right if defender played low. But this is not so against best defense - player with KJxx should hop K. Now are you going to really play low to the T next, and lose to KX onside instead? Of course not, you will play Q. KJxx on the right will take 2 tricks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fred Posted February 16, 2005 Report Share Posted February 16, 2005 Good analysis Stephen - I missed that. Did you figure that out on your own or did you use Suitplay? ;) Here is one that has been making the round of the Las Vegas bridge community: Qxx K9xx You need 2 tricks. Fred GitelmanBridge Base Inc.www.bridgebase.com Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Jlall Posted February 16, 2005 Report Share Posted February 16, 2005 im sure theres some trick but i would lead low to the queen then duck one. if low to the queen lost to the ace, i would next lead towards my K9x and if they didnt put in an honor i would win the king then lead up to my 9x. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flytoox Posted February 17, 2005 Report Share Posted February 17, 2005 Good analysis Stephen - I missed that. Did you figure that out on your own or did you use Suitplay? :) Here is one that has been making the round of the Las Vegas bridge community: Qxx K9xx You need 2 tricks. Fred GitelmanBridge Base Inc.www.bridgebase.com Lead to SK. If wins, play small s from both next. If SK loses to LHO, lead to SQ next and then lead to S9. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ochinko Posted February 17, 2005 Report Share Posted February 17, 2005 For all that fail to reach the precision of suitplay, take comfort in this analysis by Fred: Expert Errors When players like Hamman, Meckstroth, and Chelma each play the same trump suit differently, it illustrates that perfect suit combination play is not a critical factor in winning bridge. The second best play usually gets the job done. Your bridge goals should not include perfection - that is impractical. They should be to avoid completely ridiculous plays and to be aware of some of the "non-intuitive" plays. Studying suit combinations (either through tables or through formal analyses) can help you achieve these goals. Look ma, I play like an expert. :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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