A small hand from a deck of playing cards, in New York. (Photographer: Philip Lewis/Bloomberg)
Any bridge teacher worth his salt will certainly give you one bit of universally accepted advice. Take your time at trick one after the initial lead to come up with a plan and contemplate the potential pitfalls that lie ahead. This is particularly true when the contract appears iron clad and no obvious glitches are in sight. Try your luck with this mundane looking hand which felled a number of aspiring talents.