Inbetweenbridge; Example and explanation

Let’s Play This Example of InBetweenBridge 

We begin by counting the honors.
North has:

• 2 Aces = 4 x 2 points
• 1 King = 3 points
• 2 Queens = 2 x 2 points
  Total: 15 points

East has:

• 1 King = 3 points
• 2 Jacks = 1 x 2 points
  Total: 5 points

South has:

• 1 Ace = 4 points
• 1 Queen = 2 points
• 1 Jack = 1 point
  Total: 7 points

West has:

• 1 King = 3 points

North and South are a team with a combined total of 22 points.
East and West are a team with a combined total of 8 points.

In this example, North and East will play with Hearts as the trump suit.

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Step-by-Step Playthrough

1. West leads with the 8 of Diamonds.
   • North plays the 4 of Diamonds.
   • East plays as high as possible, which is the King of Diamonds.
   • South wins the trick with the Ace of Diamonds.
2. South plays the 5 of Spades to North’s fork.
   • If West plays the King of Spades, North wins the trick with the Ace of Spades.
   • If West plays low, North plays the Queen of Spades to take the trick.
3. After North wins with the Queen of Spades, North plays the Ace of Spades next.
4. Now in North’s hand, North plays Diamonds toward the fork of Ace-Queen.
   • East can play the King of Diamonds or a low card.
   • If East plays a low card, North wins with the Jack of Diamonds.
5. Since the King of Diamonds is still in play, you must play toward the fork again.
   • First, cross back to North with a Heart to the Ace.
   • Then play Diamonds again toward the Ace-Queen fork.
   • East plays a low card, so take the trick with the Queen of Diamonds.
6. Now in South’s hand, play the Ace of Diamonds.
   • The King of Diamonds falls under the Ace, and you win the trick.
   • South now makes two more tricks with the 7 and 6 of Diamonds.
   • On North’s side, discard your remaining Spades.
7. Finally, play a Heart to the King of Hearts.
   • Continue playing Hearts to take the remaining tricks.

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All tricks are now won by North and South.

Note:
If you play the Aces first, East and West can win two tricks with their Kings.

Lay the cards open on the table and play through this example. Good luck and have fun!