To win, in defence, enough tricks so that declarer cannot make his contract even if he wins all the remaining tricks. If the contract is 3NT, the defenders need to score at least five tricks to defeat the contract. In a grand slam, the defenders need only a single trick to defeat the contract.
Charity May 2026: Bernard, Helen & Alfie Magee and Cruise Specialist Gary are running the Inflatable 5K on 9th May 2026
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