Double Dummy Challenge #11**

The rules are simple. You get the contract and the lead. You may look at all cards and play accordingly (you are always South). However, the defense can do the same, and they never make mistakes. You must find a way to make the contract against any defense.

Challenge #11 (difficulty: medium)



You are playing 7♠. West leads the ♦J. You must make your contract against any defense. Good luck!















Solution:
Win the ♦K, ruff a heart, play the ♣Q and when West covers, win it with the ♣A. Ruff a 2nd heart , return to dummy with the ♦A and ruff another heart. Play the ♦Q and 2 more rounds of club and ruff a 4th heart in hand. You will reach this position:



When you play the ♦8, West will ruff. If he ruffs low, you will overruff with the ♠9 and make the last 2 tricks with the ♠AK. If he ruffs with the ♠J, you will overruff with ♠K and run the ♠9 to finesse East's ♠Q.

Well done to everyone who solved the problem!