The Problem

How to make 7©

 

In this classic problem you have the advantage of seeing all four hands in what is known as "double dummy". This is the sort of bridge problem that is printed on tea towels. See if you can work out how to make 13 tricks. West leads the K§?

Try it with a pack of cards before looking at the suggested solution.

	ª A Q 3 © A K Q J ¨ Q J 10 9 8 7 §
ª K J 10 9 8 7 © 5 4 3 2 ¨ § K Q J		ª 6 5 4 2 © ¨ 6 5 4 3 2 § 9 8 3 2
	ª © 10 9 8 7 6 ¨ A K § A 10 7 6 5 4