The key to success is your right hand opponent, and if he holds the Ace or ducks, you are golden. Fortunately, there are opponents out there who make life easy by prematurely leading Aces or refusing to finesse when given the opportunity and need of tricks. In this way, you may have the opportunity to repeat the finesse. It is essential to determine when and when not to finesse. Nothing is more irritating than to take a finesse, lose it, and then have your Ace ruffed on the next round of the same suit.
Bags are also a critical factor.
Therefore, use the finesse wisely, but do not become over dependent on it. 2001 Microsoft Corporation. All rights reserved.