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 L124Leads when opponents show two-suited hands by linda j green

When the opponents show a two-suited hand, we have to make a decision as to what would be the best lead?

The rule of thumb is usually a trump lead especially if you are long in their other long suit. No rule is carved in stone. We have to think of the bidding.
1. Did our partner open or did we open the auction?
2. Do we have length in both or one of their suits?
3. Do we have an outside AK to look at the dummy?

Question 1

  Your Hand
♠ A Q 6 4
♥ 7 2
♦ A K 8 4 2
♣ 9 8 		 
Q: 1 - As South what do you lead after the opponents show the majors?
SouthWestNorthEast
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1♦2♦*Pass3♥
Pass4♥PassPass
Pass


* Both majors 5/5 or 6/5 shape- Either weak or strong 5-11 HCP or 16 HCP or more.


 Your choice:
A: A♦ - Although you have length in the other suit - spades. Leading the Ace having the King of diamonds allows us to look at the dummy before we decide whether to lead a trump. As you do not control the club suit it is best to get your tricks in early.

Your result so far:
Open Question

Question 2

  Your Hand
♠ A Q 4 2
♥ 7 6
♦ A J 5 4 3
♣ A 3 		 
Q: 2 - As South what do you lead when opponents show the majors?
SouthWestNorthEast
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1♦2♦*Pass3♥
Pass4♥PassPass
Pass



* both majors 5/5 or 6/5 shape


 Your choice:
A: 7♥ - Here you do not have touching honors. Having control of all the other suits and length in the other major a trump lead is essential to try and cut down declarer from trumping the other major - spades.

Your result so far:
Open Question

Question 3

  Your Hand
♠ Q J 9
♥ Q J 4
♦ Q 7 5
♣ 10 9 7 6 		 
Q: 3 - As South what do you lead when partner opened the bidding?
SouthWestNorthEast
--1♦Pass
1 NT2♦*Pass2♠
PassPassPass


* Two -suited hand 5/5 or 6/5 in the majors even in the indirect seat where the opener is an undisclosed hand.

 Your choice:
A: 5♦ - When your partner opened the bidding, it is best to lead partner's suit. You lead low with three or more cards to show length. Never away from an Ace in partner's suit! If you have it, lead it!
Should declarer have K-J-x you will give declarer 2 tricks instead of one if you lead the Queen!

Your result so far:
Open Question

Question 4

  Your Hand
♠ K Q 7 6 5
♥ Q J 7 6
♦ A 3
♣ Q 2 		 
Q: 4 - As South what suit do you lead when opponents show both minors?
SouthWestNorthEast
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1♠2 NT*Pass3♦
PassPassPass


* Clubs and Diamonds 5/5 or 6/5 shape

 Your choice:
A: K♠ - With two card touching, and no length in the opponents bid suits, it is best to lead from what we have. The longer suit is better. Having the Ace of trumps allows one to be sure to get the lead again.

Your result so far:
Open Question

Question 5

  Your Hand
♠ A 7
♥ 9 8 6
♦ K J 6 5
♣ A Q 4 3 		 
Q: 5 - As South what do you lead when opponents show the lowest two suits?
SouthWestNorthEast
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1♦2 NTPass3♥
PassPassPass


* Clubs and Hearts - lower 2 suits 5/5 or 6/5

 Your choice:
A: 9♥ - When we are long in the other known suit, it is best to lead a trump, to try and prevent declarer from ruffing clubs, in case declarer is short in that suit.

Your result so far:
Open Question

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