Bridge Puzzle #45

intermediate single suit technique

North (Dummy)

K10xx

South (You)

Jxx

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

You hold K10xx opposite Jxx. How do you play this suit to maximize tricks?

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

B Lead small from South toward the King, then finesse the 10 on the way back

C Cash the King first, then lead toward the Jack

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