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In these cases, by taking an honour led or played, the dealer can eventually stop the adversaries’ suit.
At times, if you take the first trick, the suit will be protected, provided it is not led by your right-hand adversary.
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In these two cases, if an honour is led, the first trick should be passed. If a low card is led and an honour played, the first trick should be taken. Otherwise the opponent may immediately lead through your hand.
Holding the king, queen, and a small card of the adversaries’ suit, you are assured of at least one trick, with the possibility of two, but remember, if you take the first trick, your hand may be led through; it is often safer to win the third round than the first.
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