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ASSUMPTION IN PLAY.
Assumption is a basic element of dummy play and defense. Any finesse, for example, may be taken on the assumption that it will win.
In planning the play or defense of an entire deal, declarers and defenders must often assume that the cards lie in such as way that the contract can be made or defeated; they proceed on the assumption that such a lie of the cards exists.
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West leads the ♣Q, and East wins the ace.
East knows the defense cannot prevail if South has solid trumps and the ♥A.
East must assume that West has one major-suit trick, but it is too much to expect him to have two.
Hence, East must assume that West has the ♦Q. It is essential to shift to a diamond at the second trick, giving declarer no time to draw trumps and set up the hearts for discards.
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How to Play:
There is a Chinese saying: 'An image is worth 1000 words!'
1 - Bidding: Click the 'Play' button in the middle of the page to display the bidding box.
When you are ready, click the 'Start Bidding' button.
When a bid is alerted, it is shown on a yellow background. You can then click that bid to display the related alert.
When there is a comment or a question about your own bid, you can read it on the bidding box comments pane, and then, click the 'Ok' button to continue bidding.
Click 'Close Bidding Box' to proceed to playing the hand.
2 - Playing: The lead is automatic if you are declarer, otherwise you'll see the 'It's your lead' warning in the center pane.
You will play your cards and dummy's as if you were at a live table.
2.1 -Touching cards are considered equivalent! e.g. if you have 876 and you play the 7 while Vu-Bridge expects you to play the 6, then the 7 will blink and the 6 will be played.
2.2 -Sometimes there will be a comment or question during the play. You should read it and click the 'Click to continue' button at the top of the comment text.
If its a question, there will be a 'Show Answer' button to click at the bottom of the comment panel.
2.3 - When a comment bears a 'Finish flag' button, you can click it to reveal hidden hands and continue playing. We use this to explain technical coups like end-plays, squeezes etc.
2.4 - You can review the last trick by clicking on the last won or lost trick (back of card) at the bottom of the screen. The last trick will show during 3 seconds and then play will continue.
2.5 - You can click the 'Undo last trick' button at the left of the screen in order to redo one or several tricks and review the attached comments. You can review the auction by clicking the 'Auction' tab in the same area. 3 - Moving the comment panel:
When the mouse hovers the dark green background of the bidding box or the comment panel, you'll see a crosshair cursor and you can drag and move it around the page.
The left and right arrows on the top left corner of the comment panel allows you to increase or reduce the width for better readability.
4 - When a hand is finished, you can click the 'Board List' at the top of the comment panel, and play other hands From the same Series.
To play other Series, visit the Vu-Bridge's home page and click the 'Bridge Hands' button.
Bidding Box
Comment
The final contract is shown above.
If necessary, the deal has been rotated to place your hand at the bottom of the diagram.