Bridge Quiz 14-1
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  North
♥ A 9 ..
 
  ♥2  
Declarer
.. 5 4
> ♥K   ♥3    Dummy
   Q 10 7 ..
  ♥6  
  South
♥ J 8 ..
 

Scenario 1 - Wrong play
If North plays the ♥2 on the first trick, Declarer's ♥K will win the trick.   Declarer then leads his ♥4
If North Plays his Ace now, Dummy's ♥Q will make the third heart trick, catching South's ♥J in the process.
If North instead plays again low on the second heart trick Dummy will win with the ♥Q. Now South's ♥J will fall under Partner's Ace.



Scenario 1 - Right play : "Second player covers an Honour !"

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

North must capture the Honour card lead (♥K) with his ♥A !
This will promote South's ♥J to win a second heart trick for the Defence !   Next