Bridge Puzzle #4

Double Dummy Problems

A double dummy problem allows the player to see the interaction of the four hands with regard to suit lengths and card positions. All four players are allowed to play while seeing all four hands. The challenge is to find the sequence of plays that achieves your goals irrespective of the opposition. Once you have been exposed to a situation it is easier to recognize or allow for during actual play. Think of these as training exercises for your problem solving processes.

The following are all five-card endings.

Avoidance

No-trump.
South leads.
North-South to win 3 tricks.

S A 9 8 7
H -
D A
C -
S K 2
H A Q 3
D -
C - 		W N



S		 E S Q 5
H 9 8 7
D -
C -
S 6 4
H K 2
D 2
C -

Pitt's Coup

Spades are trump.
South leads.
North-South to win 5 tricks.

S A 2
H 7 5 3
D -
C -
S 3
H Q 9 8
D A
C - 		W N



S		 E S Q 9
H 6 4
D Q
C -
S K J
H -
D 7 5 3
C -

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