Hand 252 — Higher ranking
Play this handThe Deal
North
♠
K Q 9 8 7
♥
K Q 9 8 7
♦
4 2
♣
3
West
♠
A 3 2
♥
10 6 3
♦
Q 8 5
♣
9 8 7 5
East
♠
J 10 4
♥
A J
♦
K 9 6 3
♣
Q 6 4 2
South
♠
6 5
♥
5 4 2
♦
A J 10 7
♣
A K J 10
North: 10 HCP, 5-5-2-1
East: 11 HCP, 3-2-4-4 (bal)
South: 13 HCP, 2-3-4-4 (bal)
West: 6 HCP, 3-3-3-4 (bal)
Bidding Sequence
| S | W | N | E |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1D | Pass | 1S | Pass |
| 2C | Pass | 2H | Pass |
| 3H | Pass | 4H | Pass |
| Pass | Pass |
Final Comments
In a 4H contract, we count our losers.
1 spade
1 heart
1 diamond
0 clubs
With 3 losers, we make our 4H contract.
We can discard a diamond from hand for trick no. 11.
Planning
When responding with 2 equal length suits, it is more economical to bid the higher rankig suit first