After a somewhat odd auction, South played in four hearts and received a trump lead.
Study the diagramed deal, and consider how South should play in six hearts after an opening trump lead.
South played in three hearts after a one no-trump opening and another transfer response.
The Poles gained heavily, for their teammates played safely in four hearts.
At many other tables South plays in two hearts and usually emerges with nine tricks.
In the replay West played in three hearts and failed by two tricks.
How could he want to play in two hearts one moment and then show a big hand the next?
The Americans were permitted to play in four hearts, making for a gain of 10 imps.
What is the correct way to play the trump suit in six hearts?
North was not enthusiastic about playing in four hearts with an opponent holding five, so he dithered.
