Many players have the wrong attitude about a finesse. They look upon it as a means of encircling the missing honor rather than as a maneuver to gain a trick. There are times when a finesse should not be attempted even though it is quite likely to succeed. This hand is a sitriking example. Many players have the wrong attitude about a finesse. They look upon it as a means of encircling the missing honor rather than as a maneuver to gain a trick. There are times when a finesse not be attempted even though it is quite likely to succeed. This hand is a sitriking example.