Source: Dallas NABC Bulletins
Dlr: South Vul: Both
 Q J 7 6 3 10 7 6 4 3 A K 10 |
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| 9 8 5 3 A 8 6 2 K 2 9 4 3 |
| West | North | East | South |
| 1 |
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| Pass | 1 |
Pass | 2 |
| Pass | 3 |
Pass | 3NT |
| All Pass |
Opening lead: 2.
Partner plays the Q, declarer wins the king and leads the Q at trick two. Which diamond do you play?
I hope you didn’t fall for this one! Partner must have the A.
Why in the world would declarer be leading the Q, holding the A-Q, unless you flashed your hand?
Furthermore, there is a very good chance partner has the singleton ace. Play low!
The full deal:
| Q J 7 6 3 10 7 6 4 3 A K 10 |
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| 9 8 5 3 A 8 6 2 K 2 9 4 3 |
K 10 4 2 Q 9 7 5 4 A 8 5 2 |
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| A K J 10 Q J 9 8 5 Q J 7 6 |