Exercise 6G41 Main

Leading Through Declarer

by Richard Pavlicek

Against 3 NT, assume partner led a heart, which is immaterial and not shown.
As East, you decide to lead the spade suit shown. Answer each question.

1. 3 NT 4 3
Table
K J 9 7

East leads

Is this a safe lead?

Which card do you lead?

2. 3 NT 10 8 2
Table
K J 9 7

East leads

Is this a safe lead?

Which card do you lead?

3. 3 NT A 8 2
Table
Q J 5 3

East leads

Is this a safe lead?

Which card do you lead?

4. 3 NT J 9 3
Table
A Q 10 8

East leads

Is this a safe lead?

Which card do you lead?

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5. 3 NT Q 4 2
Table
A J 9 3

East leads

Is this a safe lead?

Which card do you lead?

6. 3 NT 9 4 3
Table
K 10 8

East leads

Is this a safe lead?

Which card do you lead?

7. 3 NT 10 9 8
Table
Q J 4 2

East leads

Is this a safe lead?

Which card do you lead?

8. 3 NT Q J 3
Table
K 10 6 2

East leads

Is this a safe lead?

Which card do you lead?

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9. 3 NT 9 8 2
Table
K Q 7 3

East leads

Is this a safe lead?

Which card do you lead?

10. 3 NT 10 9 5
Table
A J 8 7

East leads

Is this a safe lead?

Which card do you lead?

11. 3 NT K Q 7
Table
A 10 9 4

East leads

Is this a safe lead?

Which card do you lead?

12. 3 NT K 8 4
Table
Q 9 7 6

East leads

Is this a safe lead?

Which card do you lead?

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