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Bridge Puzzle #9

advanced single suit technique
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North (Dummy)
Jxxx
South (You)
A10x

2 tricks needed. The odds are in your favor if you find the right line.

You hold Jxxx opposite A10x. What's the best play for 2 tricks?

A Take a simple finesse against the highest missing honor
B Start with the Ace, then finesse the 10 on the next round
C Play A, then J, then 10 hoping for both the K and Q to drop
D Lead toward the J, taking a finesse

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