Hand 307 — Pre-emptive 3
Play this handThe Deal
North
♠
7 4
♥
Q J 8 5
♦
K J 7 3
♣
A 9 4
West
♠
K 2
♥
A 9 4 3
♦
9 6 2
♣
K J 10 6
East
♠
A 6
♥
K 10 7 2
♦
Q 10 5 4
♣
Q 8 2
South
♠
Q J 10 9 8 5 3
♥
6
♦
A 8
♣
7 5 3
North: 11 HCP, 2-4-4-3 (bal)
East: 11 HCP, 2-4-4-3 (bal)
South: 7 HCP, 7-1-2-3
West: 11 HCP, 2-4-3-4 (bal)
Bidding Sequence
| N | E | S | W |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pass | Pass | 3S | Pass |
| Pass | Pass |
Final Comments
In a 3 spade contract, we count our losers.
2 spades
1 heart
0 diamonds
2 clubs
That is 1 too many.
The diamond finesse loses, and we are 1 down.
Planning
You need an opening hand to respond to a pre-emptive opening