Hand 257 — 2NT/3NT
Play this handThe Deal
North
♠
A K 7
♥
K 8
♦
Q J 10 7 6
♣
A K 8
West
♠
Q J 5
♥
9 6 5 2
♦
A 5 3 2
♣
10 6
East
♠
10 8 6 3
♥
10 7 4 3
♦
9 8
♣
Q J 7
South
♠
9 4 2
♥
A Q J
♦
K 4
♣
9 5 4 3 2
North: 20 HCP, 3-2-5-3 (bal)
East: 3 HCP, 4-4-2-3 (bal)
South: 10 HCP, 3-3-2-5 (bal)
West: 7 HCP, 3-4-4-2 (bal)
Bidding Sequence
| N | E | S | W |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2NT | Pass | 3NT | Pass |
| Pass | Pass |
Final Comments
In 3NT we count our winners.
2 spades
3 hearts
4 diamonds
2 clubs
That is 11 tricks. Contract made with 2 overtricks.
If you play out the clubs early, you might make a 12th trick.
Planning
2NT shows 20-21 HCP