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1.
♠ 932
♥ 543
♦ J632
♣ QJ4
| W | N | E | S |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1♦ | 1NT | ||
| Pass | 2♣ | Pass | 2♥ |
| Pass | 3NT |
♦3: Lead the Diamond 3, third and fifth in partner’s suit. My advice: when partner opened 1♦, 1♥ or 1♠, lead third and fifth but lead fourth best when he opened 1♣.
♦3
♦6
♦2
♣Q
10
7
5
4
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