Exercise 2P29 Main

Finessing Frenzy

by Richard Pavlicek

What is usually the best play of each suit holding at notrump?
You may lead from either hand unless stated otherwise.
Assume second hand (West or East) follows with a low card.

1. NT win max 8 4 3 2
Table

A J 9

Lead the and play the

2. NT win max A Q 10 2
Table

5 4 3

Lead the and play the then

Lead the and play the

3. NT win 5 A K J 10 5
Table
South leads first

9 4 3 2

Lead the and play the then

Lead the and play the

4. NT win 5 A K J 10 9
Table

3 2

Lead the and play the then

Lead the and play the

Quit
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5. NT win max 6 5 4
Table

Q 10 3 2

Lead the and play the

6. NT win 3 K 4 3 2
Table

J 10 9 5

Lead the and play the then

Lead the and play the

7. NT win max A K Q 10 2
Table
South leads first

4 3

Lead the and play the then

Lead the and play the

8. NT win max J 6 5 4
Table

A Q 3 2

Lead the and play the then

Lead the and play the

Quit
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9. NT win 5 A Q J 10 8
Table

6 5 4 3 2

Lead the and play the

10. NT win max K Q 3 2
Table

10 6 5 4

Lead the and play the then

Lead the and play the

11. NT win max A 8 6 5 4
Table
South leads first

Q 10 3 2

Lead the and play the then

Lead the and play the

12. NT win max J 7 6 5
Table
North leads first

A K 3 2

Lead the and play the then

Lead the and play the

Quit
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