Bridge Quiz 13-1
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  North
♥ .. 9 2
 
  ♥A  
Declarer
K 5 ..
> ♥4   ♥7    Dummy
   Q 8 ..
  ♥3  
  South
♥ J 10 6 ..
 

Scenario 1 - Wrong play
If North plays the ♥A on the first trick while Declarer holds the ♥K, Declarer will always make two tricks in hearts (one with his King, the other with Dummy's Queen).



Scenario 1 - Right play : "Second player low !!"

  North
♥ A 9 ..
 
  ♥2  
Declarer
K 5 ..
> ♥4   ♥Q    Dummy
   .. 8 7
  ♥3  
  South
♥ J 10 6 ..
 

North must play a low card !   If Declarer holds the ♥K, Dummy's Queen will always win a trick. There is nothing North can do about that.
North must hold his ♥A in order to capture Declarer's King. This way Declarer's side will only make one trick in hearts (instead of two).   Next