Janet de Botton

Bridge | 18 September 2014

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West led the ♠Q. Only about half the field of world-class players found a way home in this 3NT contract, and you can see why, as it’s impossible for declarer to develop the ninth trick under his own steam.

On such hands, it’s important to realise the value of having the opponents on lead, and Buras showed the way. He won the first Spade, went to dummy with the ♦10 and called for the seven of Clubs, clearly intending to run it to West, but it was covered by the nine and King.

He now cashed his two top Diamonds, and the King of Spades, before leading a Club to the eight. East won, but was forced to play back a Club or open up Hearts.

A masterclass from a worthy champion!

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