Robin's Quiz 15/6/20
Opening lead? Following the auction shown what would you lead from the hands 1 to 5 below?
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The bidding (for all 5 hands) |
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K 7 4 2 |
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5 4 3 |
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K 6 5 2 |
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8 |
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K 7 4 |
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10 9 6 |
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Q 8 6 4 2 |
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A 6 |
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K 7 4 2 |
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Q J 10 |
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J 10 9 7 |
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A 6 |
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K 7 |
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J 10 9 8 |
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Q J 10 |
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K J 7 4 |
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K 7 |
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6 2 |
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K 7 6 |
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A 9 8 5 3 2 |
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Hand 1 You can discount leading away from a King - never normally sound or safe against a freely bid game. The 8 of clubs is risky, but has
the most to gain. If Partner gets in, immediately, or later, and you have a trump left, you may get a club ruff - If Partner returns a low Club for you to ruff, then return a Diamond; If a high club for you to ruff, then return a Spade.
Hand 2 A trump may not be useful - the opponents have 8/9 trumps combined. Once again, a lead from a King or Queen is not safe. I suggest the Ace of Clubs - Risky, but most to gain, if the Club suit lies well for you.
Hand 3 This time, I certainly avoid the Ace of Clubs. You do not want a Club ruff - you have a natural trump trick. Lead the Jack of Diamonds (my choice), or close behind, the Queen of Hearts.
Hand 4 Jack of Hearts is safest. You are not messing up Partner's trump holding - singleton at most, and you naturally have a Heart trick.
You are drawing 2 trumps on your lead, and if you gain entry in a black suit, play another trump.
Hand 5 Avoid Spade or Diamond; A trump is relatively safe; however, I like the Ace of clubs, hoping to find Partner with a singleton Club, or the King.
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