Dec. 13th, 2002 05:17 pm
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Even with clubs two-two, the contract [3NT] was headed for down one at least (maybe down four) if South found a spade lead from
Q J 9 8 7 3 2/ A J 9 / 4/ J 10.
However, in a spectacular demonstration of today’s "never lead the suit you’ve bid" fashion, Woolsey crossed up declarer by leading the ace of hearts. Plus 400, 11 imps to France.
Edgar Kaplan "Rosenblum Cup, II", TBW 1/1983, p. 13
Q J 9 8 7 3 2/ A J 9 / 4/ J 10.
However, in a spectacular demonstration of today’s "never lead the suit you’ve bid" fashion, Woolsey crossed up declarer by leading the ace of hearts. Plus 400, 11 imps to France.
Edgar Kaplan "Rosenblum Cup, II", TBW 1/1983, p. 13