WHAT DO YOU LEAD AS WEST? – October 2024
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54 - OCTOBER 2024
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INTERESTING HEART COMBINATION
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WHAT DO YOU LEAD AS WEST? – October 2024
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Paper Tiger
TEAMS.DEALER NORTH, E/W VUL. North, the dealer, passes. With a balanced 11HCP and no four-card major, you do the same: ♠ 43♥ K54♦ Q1087♣ AQ62 South opens 1♠ and they quickly reach 4 Spades: W N E S Pass Pass 1♠ Pass 3♥(*) Pass 4♠ (*)…
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