Hand 5.4 — Slam Exploration
Play this handThe 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pass | 1S | Pass | 2C |
| Pass | 2S | Pass | 6NT |
| Pass | Pass | Pass |
Commentary
South can make 12 tricks in NT. North can make 12 tricks in spades. The lead of the AH is a must.