Compete with Scania Bridgekonsult

Bridge players are excellent problem solvers; that is nothing new. Therefore, from February 23, 2000, Scania Bridgekonsult invites its readers to a slightly different competition, free to enter for anyone; and the two best solutions (or more) will be rewarded with bridge books from our store. Therefore, don't hesitate to enter. You have nothing to lose, much to gain.

Deadline for our 34th problem was October 20, 2008. The winners are John Svensson and Nils Söderberg, both of Sweden.

2		A Q 10 9 6 5 4

In a newly published book, I read about a deal where East was declarer in 4 with this trump suit. There were two sure losers in the side suits, so East only could afford one loser. Declarer had plenty of entries to both hands. The author wrote that the "best way to play the trump suit was to finesse the queen", and added that you then have a "56% chance to succeed".

If we forget the risk of the defenders' getting a ruff, is it as the author writes? I myself don't think so, but why?

When you think you know why I diasagree with the author, send your answer as an e-mail, or as an ordinary letter to Scania Bridgekonsult, Barkåkragatan 8, SE-216 22 Limhamn, Sweden, or fax it to 001 425 984 7031. If you do it no later than December 31, 2008, you have a chance to win one of our books. Good Luck!