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Bridge

THIS week’s pair of deals focus on the battle to establish a long suit. Seemingly antithetical plays may be required.

On our first, plan the play in Six Spades on the four of Diamonds lead.

Dealer South Both Vulnerable

(1) Fourth Suit Forcing. North knows there is a Spade fit

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