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Declarer had taken plenty of time to play 10, and so Craig had plenty of time to counter. He knew from East's club spots that declarer had the fourth club. If South was 3-4-2-4, and West won the Ace of clubs he could not play diamonds, and so declarer would have time to test both black suits before playing diamonds. Since the club works, he would make his game. If South had the ace of diamonds instead of the king, the same essential features of the ending would apply, except that the battle was over the 11th trick. So West had to hope South was 2-4-3-4. In that case, the above trap Craig set for South was a real beauty, wasn't it?

08/12/2024: You have devious mind Mr. Biddle - top marks!
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