SUICIDE SQUEEZE
Through inaccurate defense, it is possible that
one defender may put a squeeze on his partner. Although totally unintentional, this
situation may under certain circumstances not be unavoidable. This type of squeeze
is also referred to as the Cannibal Squeeze. The following example should clarify
the concept.
West is on lead can play the 3 of Diamonds. This play, however, squeezes his partner East, because East is forced to discard. This is the Suicide Squeeze by one defender on his partner.
After playing the 3 of Diamonds, and East is forced to discard either the Ace of Hearts or any Club card, South is able then to win the remaining two tricks.
Therefore, West must lead a Club. In this manner, South can only win one trick.
If you wish to include this feature, or any other feature, of the game of bridge in your partnership agreement, then please make certain that the concept is understood by both partners. Be aware whether or not the feature is alertable or not and whether an announcement should or must be made. Check with the governing body and/or the bridge district and/or the bridge unit prior to the game to establish the guidelines applied. Please include the particular feature on your convention card in order that your opponents are also aware of this feature during the bidding process, since this information must be made known to them according to the Laws of Duplicate Contract Bridge. We do not always include the procedure regarding Alerts and/or Announcements, since these regulations are changed and revised during time by the governing body. It is our intention only to present the information as concisely and as accurately as possible.
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