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Detail specifications 75D1 - Level 2 ★

Defence in 2nd seat after dummy

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The card to play by the defence
In 2nd position on play of a small card, most often you should, play "small" so as not to give a trick to the Opp on the right.
If dummy has only 2 cards, then this rule shouldn't be used blindly. If you have an honor 3rd (K/Q or J) it's in your interest to play it even on a high card in dummy
For instance, the opponents play 3 NT. You are in East....
SWNE
1 SA Pass 3 SA Pass
Pass Pass
King Diamonds
10 Diamonds
7 Diamonds
 J  
    
    
Queen Diamonds
5 Diamonds
2 Diamonds
QCM 2134
. The 2♦. Don't cover with the honor when dummy has 2 consecutive honors.c Don't hesitate to play the 2♦ on the attack of J from dummy.
 
 
You have one or several honors in your hand.
  • With 2 cards at dummy, cover on the 1st round, if you only have one honor
  • Dont cover on the 1st round if you have 2 honors.
  • If the dummy has 2 consecutive cards - don't cover on the 1st round : wait until the 2nd round. Above all, if there are 3 consecutive cards at dummy wait until the 3rd round.

For instance, the opponents play 3 NT. You are in East....
SWNE
1 SA Pass 3 SA Pass
Pass Pass
4 Diamonds
 10  
    
    
King Diamonds
2 Diamonds
QCM 2164
The king ♦ If the Declarer plays a high card from dummy (doubleton) cover with your honor which is doubleton
 
 
Examples : with 2 or 3 consecutive cards at the dummy, wait before covering.
SWNE
1 SA Pass 3 SA Pass
Pass Pass
Jack Diamonds
10 Diamonds
4 Diamonds
3 Diamonds
 Q  
    
    
King Diamonds
5 Diamonds
QCM 2130
The 5♦ - don't cover with an honor in dummy when there are consecutive cards at dummy !
 
 
Examples : when you only have one honor cover dummy's honor doubleton.
SWNE
1 SA Pass 3 SA Pass
Pass Pass
7 Diamonds
 J  
    
    
Queen Diamonds
4 Diamonds
3 Diamonds
QCM 2133
The queen ♦ : cover dummy's honor which is doubleton when you only have one honour
 
 
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