The Squeeze-Trim-Endplay: Hand
This is a hand from actual play, contributed by Nigel Guthrie. This is from a university competition in the 60's.
 Qxxx
 AKxx
 Q432
 x
AKxx
10
A965
AJxx
The contract was 6. The opening lead was the 10. Declarer won the queen of clubs with the ace, then ruffed a club, Righty following with the king. This strongly suggests that clubs were 6-2. Declarer now led a diamond to the ace, and Lefty played the king. This strongly suggests a singleton king.
Now what?
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