Hand 322 — Interference bid

Play this hand

Planning

Choose the safer game in the known major fit rather than chasing notrump when the opponents have shown a dangerous suit.

North

♠ 6 5 2

♥ J 10 9 4

♦ K Q 2

♣ A 7 4

West

♠ A K J 10 3

♥ 7 2

♦ 10 9 5

♣ Q 8 3

East

♠ Q 9 8

♥ 6 3

♦ 8 7 6 4

♣ J 10 6 5

South

♠ 7 4

♥ A K Q 8 5

♦ A J 3

♣ K 9 2

North: 10 HCP, 3-4-3-3 (bal)

East: 3 HCP, 3-2-4-4 (bal)

South: 17 HCP, 2-5-3-3 (bal)

West: 10 HCP, 5-2-3-3 (bal)

S	W	N	E
1H	1S	3H	Pass
4H	Pass	Pass	Pass

In 4 heart, we count our losers
2 spades
0 hearts
0 diamonds
1 club
That give us 10 tricks, and our contract is secure