Hand XIV
Finessing.
The Play
Remark (Trick 9).—A’s finesse is unlucky. He has no indication as to the position of the queen. The finesse must not be judged by the result. It is generally right against one card if the success of the finesse wins the game.
Tricks 10 to 13.—YZ make two tricks in diamonds (see their hands below); and
YZ win the odd trick.
The Hands
(A’s hand is given above.)
| Y’s Hand. | B’s Hand. | Z’s Hand. | |||
| Kg, Qn, Knv, 4 | ♠ | Ace, 9 | ♠ | 10, 8, 5, 3 | ♠ |
| Qn, 5 | ♥ | Ace, 10 | ♥ | 8, 3, 2 | ♥ |
| Ace, 4, 2 | ♣ | 9, 8, 7, 6, 5, 3 | ♣ | Kg, Qn, 10 | ♣ |
| Kg, Knv, 8, 5 | ♦ | Qn, 9, 3 | ♦ | Ace, 4, 2 | ♦ |
At Trick 6, Y’s lead is not well judged. He knows his partner to hold king of clubs single, and his object should be to prevent the two trumps from being drawn together. Y’s best lead appears to be queen of hearts; and if it wins, a diamond.