Vil's Christmas Special

A Happy Christmas to all readers. As a special 'treat' for readers, here is a reproduction of a poser that will feature in the Hutt Club's “Finesse” magazine for December. Readers are asked to send me (villyn@xtra.co.nz) their solutions. This problem will be so instructive as to teach the reader just about every aspect of declarer play, so do give it a go. My 'solution' will appear in the first Wednesday review for the new year.

You are SOUTH and, after West has opened the bidding with 1C, you have somehow managed to propel yourself into 6S.

Contract: 6S by South. Opening Lead: KING OF CLUBS
North (dummy)

T8
A872
QJ
A9752

You (South)

AKQJ732
963
AK
6

  1. As closely as you can, reproduce the West hand
  2. After West leads the KING OF CLUBS against your 6S, what is your best chance of making your slam?