Hi ,

Look at the hand below: should we play it safe and take the ♣K sure winner and make our contract? Or should we try a finessing the ♣J for an extra trick (but at the risk of going down)?

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Adam Parrish shares a hand that illustrates a common conundrum we face when playing: when should we play more conservatively and when should we risk more to win more?

With matchpoint scoring, the difference between making three tricks vs four can end up making a huge difference in the results. So, how greedy should we be?

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Adam Parrish is among the top bridge teachers and authors in the United States. He has written five acclaimed books and writes a monthly column in the ACBL Bridge Bulletin. He teaches students all around the world, both online and in person in NYC. He is also one of the partners of Bridge Winners, the web’s premier bridge discussion site.

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