Too Easy

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Declarer got to a great slam but he forgot to make his contract. It was just too easy: West leads the A and, when dummy goes down, who would blame declarer for thinking “Yippee! What a terrific slam, and on just a combined 25 HCP! Nicely bid, pard!”
Declarer ruffs that A opening lead and, without pausing for thought, cashes…Click Here to continue reading

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