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

Scenario 2 - Wrong play
If North plays the ♥A on the first trick while Declarer holds the ♥J, Declarer will always make one trick in hearts, either with Declarer's Jack or with Dummy's Queen.



Scenario 2 - Right play : "Second player low !!"

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

North must play a low card !   If Declarer holds the ♥J, Dummy's Queen will be captured by Partner's King.
North must hold his ♥A in order to try and capture Declarer's Jack. This way Declarer's side will make no trick in hearts.   Next

If Declarer holds both ♥K and ♥J, North should still play low the first time, and save his Ace to capture either one of Declarer's heart Honours next (or a later) trick.