L123What to lead on 5 different auctions-same contract. by linda j green

A: 10♣. As we have little information the top card of the club suit will not give away any trick

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A: 3♦.When they bid spades on the left the suit is finesseable so they may be able to set up that suit. We need to be attacking and lead from what we have- the unbid suit!

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A: 2♥.As dummy bid clubs and you hold 4-cards in their suit they most probably will not be able to run that suit should partner hold an honor in that suit. As they bid slowly to 4 hearts, it is best to lead passively so as not to give away a trick. Let them struggle along!

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A: 3♠. As dummy bid diamonds and that suit can be set up being in the finesse we cannot lead the suit. The 10♣ is too slow to set up that suit. We therefore need to be attacking and wish to build up a fast trick quickly hoping partner has either the Ace or Queen of spades.

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A: 3♠. When declarer shows a 6/4 shape there are only 3 other cards in clubs and spades. Lead from what you have and not from a slow suit like clubs. Hopefully partner will hold one of the top honors. Low suit leads show an honor. High suit leads deny an honor. Partner will get an idea what you hold.

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