Houston Chronicle

LEAD WITH THE ACES

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ANSWER: Opposite a gameforcin­g two diamonds, you can rebid three hearts to set hearts as trumps, showing a solid or semi-solid suit (ideally one missing only the ace or king) and paving the way for cue-bidding. You certainly want to play in your own long suit and are intending to ask partner for keycards if he owns up to a spade control.

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