Bridge Puzzle #124

intermediate single suit technique

North (Dummy)

J9x

South (You)

Kxx

You need to develop a trick in this suit. How do you play it?

You hold J9x opposite Kxx. What is the best play to develop a trick?

A Lead the Jack from North, hoping to pin the Queen

B Lead small from South and finesse the 9, hoping West has the 10

C Cash the King, then lead toward the Jack

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