Oren Lidor is considered one of the best bridge teachers in Israel, is the author of 5 bridge books, and teaches bridge to people from all over the world on BBO.
Hand 3. Can't get why S9 instead of Q is a better play since in case partner had a stiff S, we donate an extra S trick. Unless I play with a moron, partner won't switch once on lead.
Anonymous
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Oktober 6, 2023 at 12:41 pm
In hand 4 I was worried about East flying with the king of spades, and returning another club (West had a singleton king). After that I don't see a way to unblock the spades? Yes, you still make if the diamond finesse works, but may be 75% is an exaggeration?
If the club finesse succeds, East wont have a club to return.
In hand 4 I was worried about East flying with the king of spades, and returning another club (West had a singleton king). After that I don't see a way to unblock the spades? Yes, you still make if the diamond finesse works, but may be 75% is an exaggeration?
On hand 4, if East plays diamond after the K of spade, take with A, unblock Q of spade and play club to the A to insure the contract. If you finesse diamond and it fails, West may play back a club and contract will go down.
The examples you chose are very descriptive and instructive. I thank you very much. I think it is a very useful resource for those trying to play bridge. love and greetings,
I came here to comment the exact same comment as Josh Sinnett. Nor is the diamond shift double-dummy ... declarer has shown a heart void, so East will lead up to the diamond weakness even if they can't work out the spade blockage, and then West has to work it out. Oddly, if declarer plays low, West has to overtake, which seems counter to normal play in a suit combination like this, but the trump lead is essential and it can only come from the West hand.
One important note on hand 4 is that East, after winning trick 4 with the king of spades, is likely to shift to a diamond rather than continuing hearts. If that occurs, declarer must NOT finesse, as West could win the king and return a trump, removing the entry to the ace of spades before the queen can be unblocked.
accuracy answer! Thank you
That was a good lesson for me! Now if I can only remember what I learned....
3n
On 1 you have at most 24 hcps between you. 3h virtually guarantees a 3n or 4 minor contract. Is that what you want?
Leading to queen is brilliant
That play has been successful for me more often then not
You are a GREAT player AND teacher!!! You explain things clearly for us. Thank you Oren 🙂
hope i replied correctly
If you play the queen of spades, declarer can duck and prevent you from running spades when they have Kx and partner has xx.
Hand 3. Can't get why S9 instead of Q is a better play since in case partner had a stiff S, we donate an extra S trick. Unless I play with a moron, partner won't switch once on lead.
Anonymous
says:
Oktober 6, 2023 at 12:41 pm
In hand 4 I was worried about East flying with the king of spades, and returning another club (West had a singleton king). After that I don't see a way to unblock the spades? Yes, you still make if the diamond finesse works, but may be 75% is an exaggeration?
If the club finesse succeds, East wont have a club to return.
In hand 4 I was worried about East flying with the king of spades, and returning another club (West had a singleton king). After that I don't see a way to unblock the spades? Yes, you still make if the diamond finesse works, but may be 75% is an exaggeration?
Hand 2: opener rebids suit. New minor forcing usually applies when opener's rebid is 1NT. Please explain.
Thank you. Great description of all
On hand 4, if East plays diamond after the K of spade, take with A, unblock Q of spade and play club to the A to insure the contract. If you finesse diamond and it fails, West may play back a club and contract will go down.
The examples you chose are very descriptive and instructive. I thank you very much. I think it is a very useful resource for those trying to play bridge. love and greetings,
I came here to comment the exact same comment as Josh Sinnett. Nor is the diamond shift double-dummy ... declarer has shown a heart void, so East will lead up to the diamond weakness even if they can't work out the spade blockage, and then West has to work it out. Oddly, if declarer plays low, West has to overtake, which seems counter to normal play in a suit combination like this, but the trump lead is essential and it can only come from the West hand.
One important note on hand 4 is that East, after winning trick 4 with the king of spades, is likely to shift to a diamond rather than continuing hearts. If that occurs, declarer must NOT finesse, as West could win the king and return a trump, removing the entry to the ace of spades before the queen can be unblocked.
Oren is a GREAT teacher! I look forward and know that I will learn & improve my B. Skills as he teaches