Bridge Deal of the Week (May 30 2018)

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♠ K54
852
Q865
♣ J43
Deal
♠ A10
AQ73
9
♣ AK9875

Problem


The Auction:

West North East South
    Pass 1♣
Pass 1 Dbl 2
Pass 2NT Pass 3NT
DBL Pass Pass Pass
       

East passed. South started with 1. West passed. North responded 1. East doubled (8-11 HCP, 4+ spades, 4+ hearts). South, with 17 HCP, felt bold enough and jumped to 2 (17-21 HCP, 5+ clubs, 4+ hearts). West passed. North bid 2NT (promises 6+ HCP and a stopper in spades). South declared 3NT. West doubled.

East led the Q. How can North win 9 tricks?

Vul: North/South

Contract: 3NT DBL by North

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There are two ways to collect nine tricks. The one seemingly more dangerous is in reality safer.

 

 

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