This was a fine defence played against us at the Christchurch Friday pairs. I will give it as a problem.
You are East, and your double of the transfer bid showed a strong hand that would have doubled 1NT. Your partner leads the ten of hearts, playing standard leads. Plan the defence.
Our round against Krzys and Patrick started well when the famed Polish Club misfired, allowing us to play in 2 diamonds up one when they were cold for 4 clubs and the club suit never got a mention. They got their revenge on this board, where this was the full layout. Your double has marked you with most of the high cards, so click 'Next' to see your fate if you play the ace of hearts on the first trick.
Playing a low heart at trick one will lead to the same end play. At the table, Krzys found the fine defence of the jack at trick one. Now there was no chance of an end play as West can win the second round of hearts to play a diamond through. Declarer was reduced to trying the trump finesse and the contract failed.
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