Hand 59 — Opener uses jump bid to show strong hand
Play this handThe Deal
North
♠
5 2
♥
A Q 2
♦
A K 8 7 4 2
♣
A 10
West
♠
9 8 6 3
♥
J 4 3
♦
10 6 5
♣
J 9 5
East
♠
J 10
♥
K 9 8 6 5
♦
Q 3
♣
K 8 4 2
South
♠
A K Q 7 4
♥
10 7
♦
J 9
♣
Q 7 6 3
North: 17 HCP, 2-3-6-2
East: 9 HCP, 2-5-2-4
South: 12 HCP, 5-2-2-4
West: 2 HCP, 4-3-3-3 (bal)
Bidding Sequence
| N | E | S | W |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1♦ | Pass | 2♠ | Pass |
| 3♦ | Pass | 3NT | Pass |
| Pass | Pass |
Final Comments
In 3 no-trumps, South should count his winners.
3 Spades
1 Heart
5 Diamonds
1 Club
That is 10 tricks without unnecessary finesses.
Planning
Again, ask - do we have a fit
and,
do we have enough for game.