Definition of Echelon Play ?

[pgmer6809]

I have seen the term 'Echelon Play' referred to in a few articles, but I am not sure of the correct definition.

The Bridge Encyclopedia does not include it, nor does Wikipedia.

 

It seems to have some relation to first trying one thing, then the next thing you try depends on the outcome of the first play.

 

But why not just call it Combining Your Chances?

 

Thanks

[pescetom]

Richard Pavlicek as often comes to the rescue:

Echelon Play example

[jdiana]

This recent article by Bobby Wolff defines it as a particular way of combining our chances, i.e., "cashing the ace-king of one suit and then falling back on a finesse in the other."

 

https://www.goerie.com/go-columns/?amu=/acesonbridge/2022/11/01/parsimony-requires-no-providence-no-sagacity

 

(Richard Pavilcek's "plan (1)" and "plan (2)" both start with cashing the A-K of hearts.)

[pgmer6809]

Richard Pavlicek as often comes to the rescue:

Echelon Play example

 

 

Thanks,

Funny I tried to search RP's site (a great place to visit) but did not find the term.

pgmer7809

[pescetom]

Thanks,

Funny I tried to search RP's site (a great place to visit) but did not find the term.

 

I had this one saved in my 'knowhow' archive from past reading.

 

I found it a neat example of the subtlety and depth of IMPs vs MPs, where the crass plan of taking two diamond finesses scores better on average.