Hand 288 — Jacoby
Play this handThe Deal
North
♠
A K J 6 5
♥
10 6
♦
K 7 3
♣
8 6 3
West
♠
9 8 3
♥
Q 8 7 3
♦
J 5 4
♣
A J 4
East
♠
7 4 2
♥
9 5 4 2
♦
Q 10 2
♣
K 9 7
South
♠
Q 10
♥
A K J
♦
A 8 6 9
♣
Q 10 5 2
North: 11 HCP, 5-2-3-3 (bal)
East: 5 HCP, 3-4-3-3 (bal)
South: 16 HCP, 2-3-4-4 (bal)
West: 8 HCP, 3-4-3-3 (bal)
Bidding Sequence
| S | W | N | E |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1NT | Pass | 2H | Pass |
| 2S | Pass | 3NT | Pass |
| Pass | Pass |
Final Comments
In 3NT we first count our winners.
5 spades
2 hearts
2 diamonds
0 clubs
That gives us 9 tricks for our contract.
Planning
With enough points for game, north bids 3NT to give south the opportunity to convert to spades if there is a fit.