Hand 333 — Bergen raise

Play this hand
Dealer
S
User Side
N/S
Contract
4S
Declarer
S
Tricks Makeable
12
Recommended Lead
AH
Vulnerability
North-South
System
SAYC

Planning

A Bergen raise gives partner a very clear view of the overall situation, allowing for good informed bidding decisions

The Deal

North
J 10 6 4
7 2
K Q 7
A Q 10 7
West
7
A Q J 10 8 5 3
9 6
8 6 3
East
9 3 2
K 9 4
J 5 4 3 2
J 5
South
A K Q 8 5
6
A 10 8
K 9 4 2
North: 12 HCP, 4-2-3-4 (bal)
East: 5 HCP, 3-3-5-2 (bal)
South: 16 HCP, 5-1-3-4
West: 7 HCP, 1-7-2-3

Bidding Sequence

S W N E
1SPass3DPass
4SPassPassPass

Final Comments

In 4 spades we count our losers.
0 spades
1 Heart
0 diamonds
0 clubs
We make 12 tricks.
I did not see that one coming