PLAY OF THE HAND

THE FINESSE

A finesse is a play made when we hope that an opponent has a certain card.

You are South, Dummy is North

♥ AQ

North

♥ 62

Who has the King?

Half the time East will have it and half the time West will have it.

As South you lead a small Heart. If West plays a small one you should play the Queen.

♦ K6

North

♦ 74

As South you lead a small Diamond, If West plays any card apart from the Ace you should play the King.