Leading Against Minor-Suit Games by Matthias Huberschwiller

In this quiz, you will be leading against minor-suit games.

Usually, they go for a minor because they have a stopper problem for No-Trumps. Therefore, the auction will usually help you find the best lead.

Good luck.

Question 1

Your Hand
♠ Q 9 6 2
♥ J 6 3
♦ 7 3
♣ K 9 6 2

Q: 1 - What do you lead as South?

South	West	North	East
-	-	-	1♦
Pass	1♥	Pass	1♠
Pass	2♣*	Pass	2♦
Pass	5♦	Pass	Pass
Pass

2♣ - Fourth-suit-forcing, trying to find a stopper in Clubs

A: ♣2 - They found out they don't have a Club stopper and have bid the Diamond game. Lead a Club, since you know your partner will have values there.

Your result so far:

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Question 2

Your Hand
♠ 8 6 3 2
♥ K 6 3
♦ K 9 6 2
♣ 8 3

Q: 2 - What do you lead as South?

South	West	North	East
-	-	1♥	2♣
2♥	5♣	Pass	Pass
Pass

A: ♥3 - You have already shown your length in the suit with the 2♥ bid. Lead a low Heart to show an honor.

Your result so far:

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Question 3

Your Hand
♠ Q 6 3 2
♥ 8 6 4
♦ 8 6 3
♣ A 6 2

Q: 3 - What do you lead as South?

South	West	North	East
-	-	-	1♦
Pass	1♥	Pass	3♣
Pass	3♦	Pass	4NT
Pass	5♣*	Pass	5♦
Pass	Pass	Pass

5♣ - 3 or 0 keys

A: ♠2 - They have stopped in 5♦ because they are probably missing two keycards. Lead a Spade. It's the only suit in which you might set up a trick.

Your result so far:

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Question 4

Your Hand
♠ 7 6 3 2
♥ K 9 6 3
♦ A 4 3
♣ A Q

Q: 4 - What do you lead as South?

South	West	North	East
-	-	1♠	2♦
3♦*	4♦	4♠	5♦
Double	Pass	Pass	Pass

3♦ - Good Spade raise

A: ♦3 - You have values in each suit. They can only make tricks by taking a lot of ruffs. Lead a trump to prevent them from doing so.

Lead a small one in case your partner has a singleton honor. When you get back on lead, you will be able to play Ace-other Diamond.

Your result so far:

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Question 5

Your Hand
♠ 8 6 2
♥ K 7 3
♦ 7 6 2
♣ 9 8 4 2

Q: 5 - What do you lead as South?

South	West	North	East
-	-	-	3♦
Pass	5♦	Pass	Pass
Pass

A: ♥3 - You have no idea what they have, but dummy might have quick tricks for declarer to discard his losers on. You need to lead from your high card to set up tricks of your own. Lead a small Heart.

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