| Play Problem 019 contributed by Graham Broadbent |
This is a hand from the Semi-final of the Pottage Cup, played at Romsey on Sunday 1 April.
(Note from Web Admin - Graham & Dinos qualified for the final, see News page.)
You are the dealer, East, both sides are vulnerable and you pick up
 KQJ1073  7  12  KQ82 Do you open 1 spade?
Now the focus turns to West, whose hand is A86 AJ A10753 A76
Partner had opened and you hold a 17 count with the priceless addition of all four aces, do you drive on to slam?
The two hands:
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♠ A 8 6
♥ A J
A 10 7 5 3
♣ A 7 6 |
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♠ K Q J 10 7 3
♥ 7
J 2
♣ K Q 8 2 |
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Can you make 6 spades on a small heart lead?
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When you are ready, click here to see the solution. (Opens in new window.)
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