To find the answer, think back to the opening lead.

The opening lead of the club king was allowed to win, and West continued with the ten.

And is it likely to help partner find a good opening lead?

But he was still in the grip of the opening lead.

On the face of it, South's chances were very poor after the opening lead.

The opening lead can determine the outcome of the deal.

But they did not save, and West had to make a crucial opening lead.

South won the opening lead in his hand and led a diamond to the king.

In many such situations it is right to play low on the opening lead, but that would have been wrong here.

Can it be made, with best play on both sides, after the opening lead of the club king?