Vienna coup

English

Etymology

First published by James Clay (1804-1873), who had observed it being executed in the days of whist by "the greatest player in Vienna", whose identity is unknown.

Noun

Vienna coup (plural Vienna coups)

  1. (bridge) An unblocking technique in contract bridge made in preparation for a squeeze play.
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