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BRIDGE

BY DAVE WILLIS visit his website at www.insidebridge.ca

East contributed the jack of diamonds as South grabbed the queen, cashed the king of clubs and continued with the ten. He put up dummy's queen when West declined to cover but East showed out, throwing a heart.

The game was now doomed because

West would return a diamond after regaining the lead with a heart or a club. Declarer continued with the king of hearts as West took the ace and fired back a diamond resulting in a two-trick set.

South would bring home the contract by running the ten of clubs or if West mistakenly covers with the jack. In the latter case, South plays off three spade winners and picks up the club suit by leading a club to dummy's seven.

East had wisely maintained contact with West by allowing South to win the first diamond. If he puts up the king, the only chance of defeating the game will have vanished.

North opted for a club overcall instead of a takeout double. He feared that partner would advance in spades, creating a problem.

South ventured 3NT, which would been icy with a normal club break, since he held ten HCP and a diamond stopper. Questions can be sent with a stamped, self-addressed envelope to The New Canadian Bridge c/o Torstar Syndication Services, One Yonge St., Toronto, M5E 1E6

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