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Pseudo Squeeze
- A perception of a squeeze causing a player to misplay a card when, in
fact, no squeeze actually exists. This phenomenon occurs when a player
either forgets or is unable to determine which cards are winners held by the
opponents.
South needs 4 tricks and
initiates the pseudo squeeze by playing the
DQ. West
mistakenly believes Declarer holds the C9 (East actually holds the guard
card).
Thus, West
mistakenly decides to hold a supposed Club winner, pitching a Heart or
Spade guard. Regardless of the major suit West pitches, South can now
take all tricks.
Also see Squeezes and Bridge Books on
Squeezes
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