Hand 279 — NT game
Play this handThe Deal
North
♠
K 4
♥
Q 10 6
♦
Q 8 4
♣
A J 7 5 3
West
♠
J 10 9 6
♥
A 9 7 2
♦
J 10 7
♣
6 4
East
♠
8 7 3 2
♥
8 5 3
♦
K 6 5 2
♣
Q 9
South
♠
A Q 5
♥
K J 4
♦
A 9 3
♣
K 10 8 2
North: 12 HCP, 2-3-3-5 (bal)
East: 5 HCP, 4-3-4-2 (bal)
South: 17 HCP, 3-3-3-4 (bal)
West: 6 HCP, 4-4-3-2 (bal)
Bidding Sequence
| S | W | N | E |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1NT | Pass | 3NT | Pass |
| Pass | Pass |
Final Comments
In 3NT we count our winners.
3 spades
2 hearts
1 diamond
4 clubs
That is our contract with an overtrick.
If we play clubs for the drop, we make 11 in all.
Planning
his is a normal 1NT 3NT hand. A 2NT would be an invitation, but we have enough points to go straight to game