A
9 4 
8 6Lead
J 6 4 3
A K 5 3Where can we get
the 9th?
K 7 5
2 A Q A K
8 2 8 6 4| Chance |
Chance
of success |
| 3 - 3 split
of 6 cards |
33% |
| 4 - 2 split
of 6 cards |
46% |
| 3 - 2 split
of 5 cards |
68% |
| Finesse (no
outside knowledge |
50% |
| Dropping the
Queen with only 4 cards out |
52% |
| A
9 4 |
Contract |
3 NT |
| 8 6 |
Opening Lead |
5 |
| J 6 4 3 |
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| A K 5 3 |
Hint: I see 8
tricks. Where can we get the 9th? |
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