Hand 333 — Bergen raise
Play this handThe 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1S | Pass | 3D | Pass |
| 4S | Pass | Pass | Pass |
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
Planning
A Bergen raise gives partner a very clear view of the overall situation, allowing for good informed bidding decisions