He then led a spade, hoping to be able to play the seven and force West into the lead.

The moment of truth arrived when South led a spade to the king.

Then it would have been easy for West to lead a spade.

He then led a spade to the king and continued the suit.

East took the club king and led a spade, but South knew what to do.

West put up his king and led a second spade.

West won and could not lead a spade, so he tried a club.

The challenge came in the play when West led a spade.

She led a spade, and East was allowed to win with the ten.

He won the opening club lead in his hand and led a spade.