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Detail specifications 75D2 - Level 3

Defence in 2nd seat after dummy

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The card to play by the defence : dummy is doubleton
In 2nd position 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
SWNE
1NT
Pass
3NT
Pass
Pass
Pass
4
 10  
    
    
J
5
2
Follow the rule : When dummy has a doubleton, if you are seated just after and Declarer plays an honor from dummy then cover. The Declarer will only make 2 tricks.
 
 
Continuing the above example.
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