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Lead against a slam?
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Posted 2018-February-12, 03:37
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Posted 2018-February-12, 04:24
i'm boring I have a singleton so I lead it
"definitely that's what I like to play when I'm playing standard - I want to be able to bid diamonds because bidding good suits is important in bridge" - Meckstroth's opinion on weak 2 diamond
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Posted 2018-February-12, 07:54
1st rule of bridge - don't lead trumps against a slam. (In fact you should hardly ever lead trumps at all - it gives away a tempo and finesses off partner's honour, if he has one.)
Since West could have doubled for a diamond lead (presumably) you are down to a heart or the King of Clubs - A heart may disrupt communication, the King of clubs may set up a winner if declarer can't get rid of it.
Since West could have doubled for a diamond lead (presumably) you are down to a heart or the King of Clubs - A heart may disrupt communication, the King of clubs may set up a winner if declarer can't get rid of it.
No matter how well you know the laws, there is always something that you'll forget. That is why we have a book.
Get the facts. No matter what people say, get the facts from both sides BEFORE you make a ruling or leave the table.
Remember - just because a TD is called for one possible infraction, it does not mean that there are no others.
In a judgement case - always refer to other TDs and discuss the situation until they agree your decision is correct.
The hardest rulings are inevitably as a result of failure of being called at the correct time. ALWAYS penalize both sides if this happens.
Get the facts. No matter what people say, get the facts from both sides BEFORE you make a ruling or leave the table.
Remember - just because a TD is called for one possible infraction, it does not mean that there are no others.
In a judgement case - always refer to other TDs and discuss the situation until they agree your decision is correct.
The hardest rulings are inevitably as a result of failure of being called at the correct time. ALWAYS penalize both sides if this happens.
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Posted 2018-February-12, 08:10
It appears the opps are missing at least one key card so a heart lead gives us a roughly 50% chance to set the hand almost immediately. If p has the dia A it is horrible for us and if they have the club A there is an extremely good chance all of our club strength is wasted. Leading a singleton is not always the answer but here it seems like a reasonable shot at setting a small slam and no I would not x because I am so sure this will work:))))
1st rule of bridge when you have a known long side suit well covered by all means lead trumps to try and cut down on cross ruffing efforts (sorry i couldn't resist that)
1st rule of bridge when you have a known long side suit well covered by all means lead trumps to try and cut down on cross ruffing efforts (sorry i couldn't resist that)
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Posted 2018-February-12, 08:29
If K♣ sets up a trick opponents are terrible slam bidders, so i think you have only one choice.
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