[blml] An opening lead problem [SEC=UNOFFICIAL]

[John Probst]

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From: <richard.hills at immi.gov.au>
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Sent: Saturday, March 03, 2007 6:11 AM
Subject: Re: [blml] An opening lead problem [SEC=UNOFFICIAL]


> Wayne Burrows:
>
>>1NT 2C - five card Stayman
>>2H  4C - five hearts; splinter
>>4D 4H - cue; sign-off
>>4S 4NT - cue; waiting
>>5D 6H - cue; sign-off
>>
>>10xxx
>>A10
>>Jx
>>KQxxx
>>
>>What would you lead?

I agree with Richard, but if told 4N is waiting then DJ becomes a bit more 
attractive. I'd still lead the CK though.  John
>
> Richard Hills:
>
> King of clubs, perhaps pard has the ace of clubs,
> perhaps a passive club lead means that pard wins
> their doubleton queen of spades for the setting
> trick.
>
> Wayne Burrows:
>
>>Would you make a different lead on the identical
>>auction but with the explanation that 4NT was RKCB?
>
> Richard Hills:
>
> No, I would still lead the king of clubs.  Keycard
> Blackwood is often misused, so pard may still hold
> the ace of clubs.
>
> Anyway, 4C may have been intended as Gerber when
> systemically a splinter, so even if pard lacks the
> ace of clubs dummy may hold two or more clubs.
>
>
> Best wishes
>
> Richard James Hills, amicus curiae
> National Training Branch, DIAC
> 02 6225 6285
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