Hand 318 — 2club
Play this handThe Deal
North
♠
10 4 2
♥
A 9 4
♦
10 9 8 5
♣
A 10 7
West
♠
9 8 7 6 5
♥
J 7 2
♦
J 2
♣
8 6 2
East
♠
3
♥
K Q 8 6 5
♦
K 6 4
♣
9 5 4 3
South
♠
A K Q J
♥
10 2
♦
A Q 7 3
♣
K Q J
North: 8 HCP, 3-3-4-3 (bal)
East: 8 HCP, 1-5-3-4
South: 22 HCP, 4-2-4-3 (bal)
West: 2 HCP, 5-3-2-3 (bal)
Bidding Sequence
| S | W | N | E |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2C | Pass | 2NT | Pass |
| 3NT | Pass | Pass | Pass |
Final Comments
In 3NT we count our winners.
4 spades
1 heart
1 diamond
3 clubs
That makes 9 tricks and our contract.
Do NOT finesse the diamond, as if it loses, they will run the hearts.
Planning
2 club shows 22+ HCP, but nothing about shape.