Hand 62 — 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1D | Pass | 1S | Pass |
| 3D | Pass | 3NT | Pass |
| Pass | Pass |
Final Comments
In no-trumps, South should count his winners.
3 Spades
1 Heart
5 Diamonds
1 Club
That is 10 tricks without unnecessary finesses.
Planning
These are the opening bids. They follow close to the sayc standard.
13 - 19 … 1 club No 5c major, less than 4 diamonds.If 4 clubs and 4 diamonds, then bid 1 diamond.
13 - 19 … 1 diamond No 5c major, 4 or more diamonds
13 - 19 … 1 heart 5 or more hearts. If 16 - 19 points, could also have 5 spades.
13 - 19 … 1 spade 5 or more spades. could also have 5 hearts
15 - 17 … 1 NT Balanced distribition
22 - 24 … 2 clubs point count only, forcing to game
20 – 21 … 2 NT point count only
6 - 11 … 2 diamonds At least 6 cards, and 2 of the top 3 honours, or 3 of top 5
6 - 11 … 2 hearts At least 6 cards, and 2 of the top 3 honours, or 3 of top 5
6 - 11 … 2 spades At least 6 cards, and 2 of the top 3 honours, or 3 of top 5
5 - 9 … 3 clubs At least 7cards, and 2 of the top 3 honours, or 3 of top 5
5 - 9 … 3 diamonds At least 7cards, and 2 of the top 3 honours, or 3 of top 5
5 - 9 … 3 hearts At least 7cards, and 2 of the top 3 honours, or 3 of top 5
5 - 9 … 3 spades At least 7cards, and 2 of the top 3 honours, or 3 of top 5