Quiz 2 Answers - Lesson 2 What is the difference between an indirect and a direct finesse ? What type of play is an indirect finesse ? What type of play is a direct finesse ? How many of the top cards should you generally hold to make a direct finesse ? You hold   A x x   opposite   Q J x In what situation should you consider taking a direct finesse ? West holds   A Q x x   opposite East's   J 10 x x How do you finesse ? West holds   A Q x x   opposite East's   J x x x How do you finesse ? West holds   A K x x   opposite East's   J 10 x x How do you play this ? West holds   A K x x x   opposite East's   J 10 x x How do you play this ? West holds   A K   opposite East's   J 10 x x in a side suit How do you play this in a trump contract ? © 2006 Michael Furstner