Daily Archives: Feb 5, 2016

How does counting shape inform our choices as declarer?

DISCOVERY is a powerful strategy. Many successful declarers use discovery well. Discovery means playing side suits and watching for SHOWOUTS.

The Adventures of Poor Frank: A Brilliant Finesse

The entire local club was talking about Poor Frank’s brilliant finesse the other day. It all came about on the following hand:

Suit Combination Quiz

How do you play these suits for all the winners?/How do you play this suit for five winners?

Setting Trick – Problems

Partner leads heart 9, likely top of 3 small, since she has raised hearts. You win the heart K and look for the source of your 4th trick.

Counting Declarer’s Tricks – Part I

There are four main factors to consider when counting declarer’s tricks: The bidding, the opening lead, the dummy, and partner’s signals.

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