Grosvenor gambit

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In the game of bridge, a 'Grosvenor gambit' or 'Grosvenor Coup' is a psychological play, usually made by a defender, in which declarer is purposely given the chance to gain one or more tricks, or sometimes even to make his contract, but to do so he must play for his opponents to have made an illogical play.

Thus, declarer likely ends up blaming himself for not taking advantage of the opportunity presented, even though such a play would not have been rational. The benefit of the Grosvenor gambit is supposed to come on future hands, due to a reduced concentration of the player who "suffered" from the Grosvenor gambit.

See also: The Grosvenor gambit