Hand 5.4 — Slam Exploration

Play this hand
Dealer
W
User Side
N/S
Contract
6NT
Declarer
S
Tricks Makeable
12
Recommended Lead
AH
System
SAYC

The Deal

North
A K J 10 6 2
K 9 7
6 5 3
J
West
9 8 7 3
8 6 5 4 2
Q 10 7
3
East
Q
A 10 3
9 8 4 2
10 9 8 7 4
South
5 4
Q J
A K J
A K Q 6 5 2
North: 12 HCP, 6-3-3-1
East: 6 HCP, 1-3-4-5
South: 20 HCP, 2-2-3-6
West: 2 HCP, 4-5-3-1

Bidding Sequence

W N E S
Pass1SPass2C
Pass2SPass6NT
PassPassPass

Commentary

South can make 12 tricks in NT. North can make 12 tricks in spades. The lead of the AH is a must.