As declarer, answer each question about the spade suit in the contract shown.Played cards, if any, are underlined. Assume adequate later entries.
What is the chance (%) to win four tricks?
Will you win ace first?
What is the chance (%) to win one trick?
Will you finesse 10-9?
What is the chance (%) to win three tricks?
Which card do you lead?
What is the chance (%) to win six tricks?
to win five tricks?
at least three tricks?
at least two tricks?
Will you finesse the nine if East drops the 10?
if East drops the jack?
at least five tricks?
Will you finesse the 10 if West drops the jack?
if West drops the queen?
Could West have 3 cards when the 10 drops?
Will you finesse the nine?
© 1996 Richard Pavlicek