LHO jumps to 2 (weak), raised to 4 by North. And you?
Choose One:
Pass
Double
4
5
Other
Answer: 2 -
Double. Such doubles are takeout. You have a beautiful hand if partner has any shape (long suit). If partner has a flattish hand, he will pass and you will hope to set them.
Partner passes and leads a low diamond and you see: Everyone follows to the Q and A, What do you play to trick 3?
Choose One:
Answer: 1 -
. You need to be aggressive/attacking. If you don't play a spade, they will make it. How can you tell? Declarer will draw trump (likely South has 6 of them) and then knock out your A. Declarer will have 6 hearts, 3 clubs and the A. If he has any spade losers, they will go on dummy's clubs. These are the remaining cards:
Did you know partner has the Q? Did you know declarer has more than a singleton spade? No, but it was your only chance. This was the full deal:
Your well-judged bidding and defense leads to a wonderful +200 for 4 doubled down 1.