Rusinow Leads

Rev: June 7, 2000

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Normally used against suit contracts and only on the opening lead. Purpose is to remove the ambiguity of the standard king lead.

 

When two or more consecutive honors are held. Lead the second-from-the-top honor.

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AKQ(x) or AKx --> Lead the K

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KQJ(x) or  KQx(x) --> Lead the Q

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QJT(x) or QJx(x) --> Lead the J

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JT9(x) or JTx(x) --> Lead the 10

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T98(x) or T9x(x) --> Lead the 9

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For any doubleton honor --> Lead the top honor