Ok, my thoughts from the pause point at 8:27. Given we are assuming 8 winners in hearts and clubs, the key thing is to make sure that the only one we lose tricks to is E, and we want E to lead a D or S back to make our king a trick. So I would win with 8H, win the second heart to remove E's last H (assuming the Hearts break 4-2 or 5-1), cash 5 clubs and lead 2S towards the 10S, only covering with KS if W puts in the J or Q. That way E can only lead a S or D back, and that promotes the K of that suit into being a winner.
I rarely think about how my plays as declarer look like from the perspective of the opps, but after this video I will certainly get that into a habit. Thanks for such an eye opening explanation =)
Hey, I enjoyed being in this video with you, look forward to working with you in the future!
Leon, it was such a pleasure to have you with us! And congrats again on all of your successes. We are all cheering you on!
Excellent, really njoyed watching this video…. More please 😊
What a great young player! Very engaging and so clear in describing the hand. He and Bajir were a great pair. More, please!
Ok, my thoughts from the pause point at 8:27. Given we are assuming 8 winners in hearts and clubs, the key thing is to make sure that the only one we lose tricks to is E, and we want E to lead a D or S back to make our king a trick. So I would win with 8H, win the second heart to remove E's last H (assuming the Hearts break 4-2 or 5-1), cash 5 clubs and lead 2S towards the 10S, only covering with KS if W puts in the J or Q. That way E can only lead a S or D back, and that promotes the K of that suit into being a winner.
Good thinking! That's precisely the logic I said at the time well done
A lot of good spirits and fun. Please do show us the crazy hand you mentioned.
5 club tricks, a diamond and THREE hearts (I heard Leon say two heart tricks..). Excellent lesson, tx Leon and team. Good luck for the worlds.
Lovely young man
You guys have great chemistry and infectious enthusiasm and energy. Great puzzle
I rarely think about how my plays as declarer look like from the perspective of the opps, but after this video I will certainly get that into a habit. Thanks for such an eye opening explanation =)
This was great, I love to hear other people’s thought process. Thanks
You could always have led a diamond yourself if you had to.
You ARE doomed if W holds the A!S and switches to !D and you guess wrong
Yes! Though not easy to find the play to fly ace and play a diamond when they don't know about my club suit :)
Great explanation!
Great hand and analysis. thanks