With nobody vulnerable, you are dealt:
J9 
KQ2 
KJ42 
A872
Nobody is vulnerable. What is your call as South on the auction below?
Pass
Double
3
3NT
4
4
5
5
The J (standard) is led and you see:
In notrump, we count tricks. Assuming the sure heart trick from the lead, how many total sure tricks do you see?
Fewer than 7
7
8
9
More than 9
So, you have 8. Both opponents play low to the first trick and you should win your king as shown.
How will you try for more tricks?
Finesse against East in diamonds (play East for the Q).
Finesse against West in diamonds (play West for the Q).
So, you play to the A and finesse through East.
What do you think?
If the finesse wins, I will make an overtrick.
If the finesse loses, I will be down.
If the finesse loses, I will still make my contract.
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