Board 05

Board 05

A K J 5 4
J 6
8 5 4
A K 7
3
9 7 5 3
Q 10 7 2
J 8 6 2
N
W   E
 
S
10 9 2
K Q 10 8
A J 9
10 5 3
Q 8 7 6
A 4 2
K 6 3
Q 9 4

Dealer:

North

Vuln:

N/S

W N E S
1 Pass 3
Pass 4 End

Contract:

4 by North

Lead:

K

Dummy's flat distribution is annoying. The only chance for a tenth trick is to hope East holds A. So, after drawing trumps, we lead a low diamond to the king. On this occasion we are lucky and make the contract.