Posted 2005-December-19, 18:27
I'll start with the J♣ (assume it gets covered) and try a ♦to the 9. Assuming something bad happens like it loses to the 10, I'll with the return (say a club) and ruff a club. A♠ and heart to the Ace and I'm at the crossroads, having to play for Kx or Jx.
If the 9♦ pushes out an honor, I'll win the return and take another diamond hook. Assume it wins, I'm in real good shape. There's a few variations, but I'll try the A♦ now. it probably gets ruffed, and I'll play A♣, ruff a club, ruff the 4th diamond, spade to Ace and the 5th diamond ditching a heart.
I don't think we have the entries to play for some kind of nice friendly heart position and keep the rest of our options open.
"Phil" on BBO