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Bridge Puzzle #44

intermediate single suit finesse
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North (Dummy)
AQ9
South (You)
Jxxx

You need 3 tricks from this suit. The King and the Ten are missing. You can afford to lose one trick.

AQ9 opposite Jxxx. You need 3 tricks. How do you play?

A Cash the Ace first, hoping the King drops
B Lead low from South and finesse the Queen; if it holds, finesse the 9 next
C Lead low from South to the 9

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