[blml] Do we play bridge or not?

[Sven Pran]

> On Behalf Of Steve Wright
.........
> >You hold:
> >8x Txxx Jxx 9xxx
> >
> >Opponents bid 1NT - 3NT.
> >
> >Your lead?
.........
> Lets find partner's suit.
> 
> Either S8 or Dx.
> 
> They didn't bid Stayman so the major looks better than the minor.
> 
> On the other hand if partner hasn't overcalled. Diamonds stands a better
> chance of find the suit breaking 4333 as opposed to a spade finding it
> breaking 5332. A 4432 break isn't likely to help partner.
> 
> So which one? Let's apply rule of thumb - which card is nearest my
> thumb?

Are you left-handed or right-handed Steve?   8-)

Regards Sven