For those readers who read the Special with the play problem: thank you for the many entries, it is clear that it is easier to do things 'double dummy' than at the table. The interesting thing about that particular deal is that the play at the table may well have been a 'double dummy' problem depending on the bidding.
What I was hoping for was an answer that started with: “Trick one, ace of spades. Then lowest trump, duck or cover East's card.” That would have been the deepest finesse the player would ever have made. Look back at the problem and see how it all works. I will be revisiting that deal in my next book, “Evil at the Bridge Table” so I will leave it at that for now. The best answer came from an enthusiastic first year player. Congratulations go to Peter Hawkes of the Hutt club.
Now for this week's hand. There were many this week that could have been difficult to handle, and I have chosen just one of them, the readers may have others that they can ask about, I'm happy to look at them.
Board 7 from Thursday 29-Nov
Dealer S All Vul
T9
Q854
T93
9863
