West decided to gamble that his partner held the club jack.

The best lead for the defense would have been a heart, but West decided that a trump would be the least evil.

West decided to premiere the video on his official blog that same day.

We think there's a strong possibility that the West will decide to attack preemptively.

So West decided that he would keep their interaction entirely professional.

West decided that dummy was likely to have a long club suit, so he led one.

So West decided that it was time to shift.

West decided that he might be able to arrange for a diamond lead from his partner at the second trick rather than the first.

Taking a moment to think, West decided to ask the most obvious question first.

West decided to serve as host of the event.