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Board 1 from 28th May
Another example of the opening lead making the difference.
A variety of contracts, ranging from 3 Diamonds to 5 Diamonds, also 3 No Trumps by either East or West.
The lucky West playing in 3 No Trumps got a small Spade lead, perfectly natural being the fourth highest of the longest suit. Up went the Jack from dummy and now there were 10 tricks off the top. 3 Spades. 5 Diamonds and 2 Clubs
When East was in the same contract, a small Heart lead to the Ace in North's hand was followed by a heart through East's Queen Ten to South's King Jack. First four tricks to the defence...
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Board 7 from 4th October
Both West and East with eleven points, a four card minor suit and vunerable chose to pass. North certainly was not interested and South, with forteen points felt obliged to open one No Trump.
A simple transfer to spades, as North has five completes the bidding, except at one table where North decided not to bid but to pass one No Trump.
Play was not complicated, some Wests chose to lead a Heart, others a Diamond and before too long, eight tricks were made.
The poor South playing one No Trump only made four tricks, after a Club lead. Sorry Mary, I will use transfers in the future!
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