Finesse and Fin
* Trading on the favourable vulnerability.** “Cards”, ie. optional.*** Pick a slam.
West tried a hopeful Ace of Spades, declarer ruffing. With a third-round Heart to lose, it appeared that declarer needed a successful Diamond finesse. But how likely was East to have the King of Diamonds – West would barely have an opening bid without it?
Declarer drew Trumps in three rounds, then advanced the Queen of Diamonds.