Bridge Deal of the Week (February 21 2018)

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♠ A7
 AT9854
 J85
♣ 42
Deal
♠ 8632
KJ76
AK4
♣ 73

Problem


The Auction:

West North East South
    1 Dbl
3♣ 3 Pass 4
Pass Pass Pass  
       
       

East started the auction with 1. South, feeling brave with 11 HCP and two 4-card majors, doubled for takeout. West called 3♣. North overcalled – 3, South declared 4.

Although North and South found a fit and have a 10-card suit of hearts, there seem to be four losers – one in spades, two in clubs and one in diamonds.  How can North win 10 tricks?

East leads the ♠K.

Dealer: East

Vul: none

Contract: 4by North

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There is no way to avoid losing a trick in spades and two in clubs. North should concentrate on saving the diamonds.

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