The lead that beat the slam

The opponents bid confidently to 6♠ after a cue-bidding sequence that skipped clubs. The inference was clear: neither of them had a club control they were proud of.

The ♣K lead set up a second defensive trick before declarer could discard losers on dummy's long diamonds. One down - and a swing that decided the match.

The lesson: a suit the opponents carefully avoided is often the best place to attack.