Challenge 8Y25 Main Analyses

The Art of Self-Defense

by Richard Pavlicek

Dedication to the community inspired me to build a new martial-arts facility in Fort Lauderdale. Men and women in south Florida can now learn my Pav-Kwon-Do style of self-defense. You can too!

At first I was reluctant to reveal my techniques, which could be perilous in the wrong hands, as my whole body is a weapon. My first student, Taka Mafooti, had this to say, “As an aging Sumo wrestler, I was losing almost all my matches — until I moved to Florida and met Richard. Pav-Kwon-Do turned my life around! Now my opponents bid sayonara without a punch, just from the sight of me flying through the air.”

Getting city approval was not easy. The Fort Lauderdale Police Department was concerned that Pav-Kwon-Do might be used by criminals, so I am required to screen all applicants and refuse anyone with even a misdemeanor on file. They also insisted that my facility be windowless, with high-tech security. “The last thing we need,” said the Chief, “is to walk into a bank robbery with Pav belts flying in all directions.”

Now it’s your turn to apply some self-defense! As West on each of these six problems, your opening lead and the play to the first trick are shown. Simply choose your next lead from the options listed. Each option will be rated on a 1-to-10 scale per my judgment.

Bidding is standard (unless noted), and you use standard leads and signals.
For a reference see Standard American Bridge. Assume all players are experts.

In April 2007 these six problems were presented as a contest with 895 entrants from 115 locations. The contest is closed, but you can still quiz yourself and find your score immediately. If you’re lucky, you might even win a valuable prize.*

*Prizes include free lifetime membership in Pav-Kwon-Do Academy and 25 copies of “Pav-Kwon-Do for Dough.” Winners must be
at least 18 years of age with a black belt in any martial art. Void where prohibited by law or where this offer is legal.

Are you ready with your flying dropkick? Then put on your helmet and let the bout begin!

Problem 1

Matchpoints	7 3 2		West	`North`	East	`South`
E-W vul	Q 7 4		You	Dummy	Partner	Declarer
	A 10 5 3		1	Pass	Pass	2
	K 10 5		Pass	Pass	2	Pass
A K 9 6 5			Pass	3	Pass	Pass
K 3			Pass
Q 9 7
Q 9 7		3 South

Trick Lead 2nd 3rd 4th
1. W K 2 Q 4

Your next lead? A 6 Q 9 Q 9

Problem 2

Matchpoints	10 9		West	North	East	South
Both vul	A Q 6 5		You	Dummy	Partner	Declarer
	A Q 9					1
	10 8 6 5		Pass	1	Pass	1 NT
K Q J 5			Pass	3 NT	Pass	Pass
J 9 7 4			Pass
8 6
Q J 4		3 NT South

Trick Lead 2nd 3rd 4th
1. W K 9 7 2

Your next lead? Q J 5 4 8 Q

Problem 3

Matchpoints	K 7 6		`West`	North	`East`	South
N-S vul	K 10 7 2		You	Dummy	Partner	Declarer
	J 9 5				Pass	1
	Q 10 3		1	2	2	4
Q J 9 8 4			Pass	Pass	Pass
8 3
K Q 10
9 8 7		4 South

Trick Lead 2nd 3rd 4th
1. W Q 6 2 5

Your next lead? J 9 4 3 K 9

Problem 4

Matchpoints	10 5 2		`West`	`North`	`East`	`South`
None vul	10 5 4		You	Dummy	Partner	Declarer
	A K 5					1
	A 9 4 2		Pass	1 NT¹	Pass	2
J 3			Pass	3	Pass	4
K Q 7 6			Pass	Pass	Pass
J 10 8 2
J 8 5		4 South	1. forcing (6-12)

Trick Lead 2nd 3rd 4th
1. W K 5 3 2

Your next lead? J 3 Q 6 J 5

Problem 5

Matchpoints	8 5 2		West	North	East	South
Both vul	7 4		You	Dummy	Partner	Declarer
	Q 10 5 2		1	Pass	Pass	Dbl
	A K J 3		Pass	1 NT	Pass	4
J 10			Pass	Pass	Pass
Q J
A K J 6 3
Q 8 7 6		4 South

Trick Lead 2nd 3rd 4th
1. W K 2 7 4

Your next lead? J Q J A Q 8

Problem 6

Matchpoints	Q J 8		`West`	North	`East`	South
N-S vul	J 8 6 5 3		You	Dummy	Partner	Declarer
	5			Pass	Pass	1
	Q 8 6 3		Pass	2	Pass	4
K 10 7			Pass	Pass	Pass
A K 10 2
J 8 4 3
4 2		4 South

Trick Lead 2nd 3rd 4th
1. W K 3 4 7

Your next lead? K 7 A 2 3 4

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