South would then have had the choice between leading a low trump or playing his remaining club.

South won with the queen and led a low trump.

He shifted to a low trump and was in control.

South won with the ace, and led a low trump, putting West to his first test.

He therefore played a low trump, and the proved to be a disaster.

With hardly a pause, he led a low trump from his hand, giving West a lot to think about.

The winning line, seeing all four hands, was to play a low trump to the ten.

He therefore led a low trump to the queen with fatal results.

A low trump was led, and East's play of the ace made the situation clear.

Now South called for a low trump and put in his eight.