ABTA Provides the Answers – May 2026
Two questions from the World Bridge Federation’s Online Women’s Teams.
Grand Life Master Patty Tucker was inducted into the ACBL’s Hall of Fame in 2019. For the last several decades she has devoted more time to teaching and developing material for students, experiencing a deep satisfaction in sharing with others her love for the game of bridge. Here she answers reader’s questions.
A Switch in Time
Dealer East. E/W Vul. IMPs.

| W | N | E | S |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1♣(*) | Pass | ||
| 1♥ | Pass | 1♠ | Pass |
| 3NT |
Partner leads the ♦9 and when dummy’s ♦Q holds, declarer continues with the ♥9. How do you envisage the defense?
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Cl 10 looks best* including squeeze chances?