North 6 2 A 9 4 A K 7 3 A 9 8 5 West 10 9 3 Q J 7 5 4 K J 7 6 2 East Q 8 10 6 3 J 10 6 5 2 Q 10 4 South A K J 7 5 4 K 8 2 Q 9 8 3 West leads the 6

Here is a challenging Spades puzzle submitted by Big Chris. The players can see all 52 cards and they try to make their best plays.

After West leads the 6, how can the North-South team make all 13 tricks? Thirteen tricks are there for the taking, but you have to work for them.

Submit your solution to Master Spades and receive credit for your success.

Then try your hand at Big Chris' next puzzle, Tough But Elegant.

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