Opening Lead Advisor
Enter your hand and the auction. Get the recommended lead with expert reasoning — the same analysis a top player would run through in 30 seconds at the table.
Your Hand
Enter cards for each suit (A K Q J T 9 ... 2)
Auction
Bids separated by dashes (P = Pass, X = Dbl, XX = Rdbl)
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Enter your hand and auction
Brian will analyze the auction, identify the right suit to attack, and recommend the specific card to lead — with full expert reasoning.
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Brian's Reasoning
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Key Principles Applied
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About Opening Leads
The #1 Defensive Skill
Studies show opening leads are the single most impactful defensive decision. A good lead can set a cold contract; a bad one gives away the game.
Auction Tells a Story
Every bid is information. Brian listens to the whole auction — suits bid, suits skipped, the level reached — and reasons from what you heard, not just what you hold.
Learn the Principles
Every recommendation explains the underlying principle — so you internalize the thinking, not just the answer. Lead the same way at the table.