Hand 57 — Pre-emptive 3
Play this handThe Deal
North
♠
J 10 8 4 2
♥
7 5
♦
A K 4
♣
A J 9
West
♠
Q 9 6 5
♥
A 3
♦
Q J 9 7 2
♣
K 5
East
♠
A 3
♥
10 2
♦
10 6 5
♣
Q 10 8 6 4 3
South
♠
K 7
♥
K Q J 9 8 6 4
♦
8 3
♣
7 2
North: 13 HCP, 5-2-3-3 (bal)
East: 6 HCP, 2-2-3-6
South: 9 HCP, 2-7-2-2
West: 12 HCP, 4-2-5-2
Bidding Sequence
| S | W | N | E |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3♥ | Pass | 4♥ | Pass |
| Pass | Pass |
Final Comments
In 4 hearts, we count our losers.
2 spades
1 heart
0 diamonds
1 club
We are 1 trick short
As the cards lie, our KS makes, giving us a 10th trick.
Planning
With a pre-emptive opening, partner needs an opening hand to respond.