Hand 264 — Higher ranking suit
Play this handThe Deal
North
♠
A K 7 6 5
♥
A Q 9 8 4
♦
Q 2
♣
J
West
♠
J 10 9
♥
J 10
♦
K 10 9
♣
Q 7 6 5 4
East
♠
8 4 2
♥
7 6 3
♦
A 8 4 3
♣
A 3 2
South
♠
Q 3
♥
K 5 2
♦
J 7 6 5
♣
K 10 9 8
North: 16 HCP, 5-5-2-1
East: 8 HCP, 3-3-4-3 (bal)
South: 9 HCP, 2-3-4-4 (bal)
West: 7 HCP, 3-2-3-5 (bal)
Bidding Sequence
| N | E | S | W |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1S | Pass | 1NT | Pass |
| 2H | Pass | 3H | Pass |
| 4H | Pass | Pass | Pass |
Final Comments
In 4 hearts, we count our losers
0 spades
0 hearts
2 diamonds
1 club
That is 3 losers, and we have our contract in the bag.
Planning
With 2 equal length majors, bid the higher ranking first.