Ted's Bridge World The Master Play

#1: My Favorite Hand

You are at the Santa Clara Regional, 1987.  Midway through the first session of the Super Open pairs, you encounter two prominent Bay-Area players,  D.D. and D.S.  Their auction was unscientific, but speedy:

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Opening lead: H8


Declarer takes the heart ace and plays a low spade to the ten.  Next he tries the diamond jack; partner contributes the eight, so you duck.  Another diamond goes to the king and ace as partner follows.

Your turn.  Get it right and you will finish with a 218.

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