The Full Deal
Most declarers in spade contracts made eleven tricks. If you bid four spades, you scored plus 650 for 83%; otherwise, you played three spades or two spades, and you scored plus 200 for 36%.
Bonus from Val: Notice that West’s takeout double was questionable; otherwise, the auction might have been one spade all pass. Also, it’s normal for West to lead a heart; after winning the Ace of hearts, declarer leads the three of clubs; to hold declarer to eleven tricks, West needs to win the Ace of clubs and cash the Ace of diamonds. Most Wests found that defense. Deal V001.
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