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West decided on the latter course of action, so the first two tricks were won by AK and trick three by Q. West won A at trick four and led 2 for East to ruff with 10. Declarer could not now avoid the loss of another trump trick. East-West +50.

Had West read more deeply into East's cards to the first two tricks and discerned a lower suit preference, he might have beaten 4 by the alternative method. A club switch is won by declarer but East can ruff the club continuation at trick five. Again, East-West +50.

You didn't lead 5, did you?
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