bd3 jec vs bbf 18jun

[sakuragi]

bd 3

 

jec pair defense is tougher, but I think I should have made it.

[nige1]

jec pair defense is tougher, but I think I should have made it.

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When defenders play as well as your opponents, few will succeed, at single dummy.

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[johnu]

I don't think you can afford to let North win the ♥K to play a spade. JEC made a subtle mistake by not unblocking a high heart on the first round so the hand is unbeatable if you win the 2nd heart on the lie of the cards.

[johnu]

When defenders play as well as your opponents, few will succeed, at single dummy.

 

I don't know what happened at the other table, but ducking the first diamond finesse is pretty basic. Did your other pair not duck?

[sakuragi]

i would see ducking the 2nd H is alright. it develops potential H winner. Hj was also by purpose. wanted RHO on lead he could not attack D/C.

no reason why i didnt cash the Ha at the table after ducking a H.

on the 4th H if jec let go a D I could easily play on C.

on the 4th H if jec let go a S, guess I would more likely play another D having won the 1st round, and go down.