tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6539769009808917053.post2829544402781151434..comments2023-10-04T11:43:14.036-05:00Comments on Mishaps at the Bridge Table: Combined chances turn out to be worseLakhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16177723973206020679noreply@blogger.comBlogger1125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6539769009808917053.post-29782362668840577112012-12-25T07:24:05.209-06:002012-12-25T07:24:05.209-06:00Periodically, I have been checking back to this po...Periodically, I have been checking back to this post to see what any of the (many) better declarers than I would suggest as a declarer line. Sadly, none have yet responded.<br /><br />I would have been inclined to duck the opening lead. That puts me in great position should the SQ actually win the trick. But even if it loses, it seems I am in reasonable shape. The most damaging return by South is a heart through the KQ, but: (1) he might have the HA making that return not so damaging; or (2) he might not foresee how that lead will be damaging.<br /><br />Assuming I lose a spade at Trick 1 and a spade is returned, I can pitch a club and win in dummy. I can soon take a club ruff in my hand and hope to pick up both minor suits for no losers: that is two spades, four diamonds, one club ruff, and five clubs for twelve tricks.<br /><br />I am betting that there are better lines ... And I hope some out there will post to present them.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09402419741923703786noreply@blogger.com