endplay
Forced lead maneuver
An endplay is a technique in bridge and similar card games where you force an opponent into a losing position by putting them on lead when any card they play benefits you.
The opponent must either lead into your strength or give you a ruff and discard.
To endplay someone is to execute this maneuver: She stripped the hand perfectly and endplayed West with the third round of hearts.
The term extends to chess and other games where maneuvering an opponent into a position with no good options.
Firm bilateral compression
- throw-inSideline ball return
- stripNarrow elongated piece
- finesseSubtle, deft handling
- trumpSuit outranking all others
declarer · defender · elimination · coup · trick · lead · ruff · sluff
Obligatory weakening move situation
- stalemateMutual obstruction preventing progress
- kingMale crowned ruler
- oppositionActive resistance or dissent
- triangulationLocation via three points
tempo · checkmate · promotion · squeeze · maneuvering
Highest or final point
- finaleConcluding part of performance
- denouementStory's final unraveling
- closureSense of emotional resolution
- resolutionFormal decision or determination
squeeze
Firm bilateral compression
trump · declarer · defender · elimination · coup · trick · lead · ruff · sluff · loser
zugzwang
Obligatory weakening move situation
- stalemateMutual obstruction preventing progress
- kingMale crowned ruler
- oppositionActive resistance or dissent
triangulation · tempo · checkmate · promotion · squeeze · maneuvering
culmination
Highest or final point
- finaleConcluding part of performance
- denouementStory's final unraveling
- closureSense of emotional resolution
resolution · windup · checkmate · climax
endplayopening lead
Initial card from defender
finesse · power play · safety play · squeeze · coup
play, player, playful, playing, players, playfully, replay, playfulness, playwright