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The opening lead
The first card played is chosen before anyone can see the dummy, the hand laid face up. It is a guess, but an informed one.
A common beginner's rule is to lead the top of a run of touching high cards, such as the king from king, queen, jack. It is safe and it tells your partner what you hold.
The lead is also a message: you are pointing your partner at the suit you would like them to help with.
You hold king, queen and jack of spades. Which spade is the usual beginner's lead?
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