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South won the ace of diamonds, drew trump in two rounds and claimed the grand slam, N-S +2210.
North's splinter revealed heart shortness, four-card spade support and an opening bid. He was certainly light in terms of HCP but the singleton heart and fifth trump more than compensated for the deficiency in HCP.
South asked for controls to discover that partner owned the king of spades and ace of diamonds. He then continued with 5NT to ask for specific kings. North disclosed the king of clubs and South was certainly full measure for an advance to the icy grand slam.
There were no losers in the major suits nor in diamonds. The only possible loser would be a club when North did not display the queen and declarer could not build a second diamond winner.
In this scenario, South would be compelled to fall back on a club finesse to furnish a thirteenth trick.
North's employment of the splinter had contributed greatly to reaching a grand slam with a combined 27 HCP.
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