Bridge Deal of the Week (Apr 11 2008)

Problem:

The Auction:
West   North   East   South
                                 1♦
pass     2♣      pass    2NT
pass     3♣      pass    4♣
pass     4NT    pass    5♦
pass     6NT    all pass

You receive the opening lead of ♥6, you win with the ♥J as East contributes the ♥2. Plan the play at IMPs as well as Matchpoints.

Hint:
Playing matchpoints, the question really is should you settle for 12 tricks or should you try for all 13? Do factors like strength of the field, quality of opponents influence your decision?

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Bridge Baron deal No: N3088-53168-10635-04561-88534-09249

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