Exercise 4D37 Main

Planning the Play at Suits

by Richard Pavlicek

As South, answer each question.

1. 9 7 2 West North East South
None vul K 3 1
K Q 10 4 Pass 2 Pass 4
10 8 7 6 Pass Pass Pass
Table
Lead: Q

A K Q 6 5 4
A 8 5 2
J
4 South 4 3

How many trump winners do you expect with a 3-1 break? (Do not count ruffs)

How many top tricks do you have in the three side suits?

Which suit(s) may yield an extra trick by an honor?

How many suits may yield an extra trick by length?

Which suit(s) may yield an extra trick by ruffing?

Which side suit will you work on first to obtain an additional trick?

With which heart will you win the opening lead?

How many rounds of trumps will you lead immediately?

Quit
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2. K J 4 West North East South
N-S vul 9 8 6 4 2 3
A 6 2 3 4 Pass 5
J 3 2 Pass Pass Pass
Table
Lead: K

A 10 3
—
9 5 4 3
5 South A K Q 10 9 6

How many trump winners do you have for certain? (Do not count ruffs)

How many top tricks do you have in the three side suits?

Which suit(s) may yield an extra trick by an honor?

Which suit(s) may yield an extra trick by length?

Which suit(s) may yield an extra trick by ruffing?

Which side suit will you work on first to obtain an additional trick?

Will you ruff the opening lead? (Finally an easy one)

How many rounds of trumps will you lead immediately?

Quit
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3. A 4 3 West North East South
Both vul A 4 1 NT Pass 4
A 10 6 Pass Pass Pass
K 10 7 6 3
Table
Lead: J

K 9 8 6 5 2
K 6 5
Q 7 2
4 South 4

How many trump winners do you expect with a 3-1 break? (Do not count ruffs)

How many top tricks do you have in the three side suits?

Which suit(s) may yield an extra trick by an honor?

Which suit(s) may yield an extra trick by length?

Which suit(s) may yield an extra trick by ruffing?

Which side suit will you work on first to obtain an additional trick?

With which heart will you win the opening lead?

How many rounds of trumps will you lead immediately?

Quit
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