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    Vice Squeeze - A variation of the "squeeze without count" where the 
    opponent's guard card is less apparent. 
      
        |  |  A
        10 
   
   
  K 10 |  |  
        |  K Q 
   
   
  Q
        J | 
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  5 
   
  A 9 |  
        |  |  7 
  10 
   
  8
        7 |  |  On preceding tricks, 
        declarer's play was straight forward, not needing to rectify the count. 
        Now declarer needs three tricks to make the contract.   South plays the 
        menacing H10, 
        squeezing the vice on West who pitches the 
        CJ anticipating East 
        has the CA; the Dummy's
        S10 is pitched on the 
        trick. South follows with the 
        C7, catching honors
        CQ, 
        CK, and
        CA.  Dummy's 
        C10 and SA are now winners.
 Also see Squeezes and Bridge Books on 
        Squeezes
 
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