Houston Chronicle

LEAD WITH THE ACES

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ANSWER: Do not bother with Stayman here. You have enough values to expect to make nine tricks, but a bad trump break could spell defeat in four hearts. The weak heart holding and powerful doubleton bolster the case for a raise to three notrump. If the spade six were the diamond six, I think I would use Stayman.

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