ILLUSTRATIVE HAND NO. 20

TRICK 2.--Z cannot afford to lead diamonds from Y’s hand, as

this would take out the only entry card.

TRICK 3.--B waits until Z’s last diamond has been played.

TRICK 6.--Z endeavours to establish an entry card for Y by

sacrificing a high card from his own hand. B again tries to block the

dealer’s game.

TRICK 7.--The ace of hearts is now marked with B, and the

Finesse Obligatory must be taken. Unless the jack of hearts lies with

A, Y can never make the diamond suit.

TRICK 11.--It is very difficult for A to mark the two of

clubs.

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