BRIDGE MASTERCLASS

YOu end up as South in 4 ♠ , after E-W had competed strongly in hearts. West leads ace and another heart, which you ruff and play ace and another spade. How do you plan to ensure this contract after East continues with a club? yOU win ♣ A and cross ruff your remaining clubs and hearts coming down to a trump and four diamonds in each hand.

So the question really is how do you avoid more than one diamond loser? And the answer is easy for those who have become expert in endplays.

you cash ♦ A and then exit with a low diamond from each hand. West must concede the rest to you. But remember, to achieve this position, you must first eliminate your side suits.