A Defensive Coup

Blizzards cannot stop 8-NT. Last Friday, while the Northeast was being buried with snow, three of us hunkered down 8-NTers joined with Tomomi (in what I assume was a vastly warmer and less snowy California) to play a few hands. Here is a terrific success for the defense.

Counting the Hand on Defense

While playing defense, it is often useful to try and count the suit distribution of the unseen hands.  You'd be surprised how often you can do this fairly successfully.  For example, take a look at the following hand 8-NT played on BBO last night.

I opted to lead a heart.  Click next to see the play to the first trick, and then make what deductions you can.