Hand 271 — Higher ranking first
Play this handThe Deal
North
♠
A K 7 6 5
♥
A Q 9 8 4
♦
Q 2
♣
J
West
♠
10 9
♥
J 10 5
♦
K 10 9 3
♣
Q 7 6 5
East
♠
8 4 2
♥
7 6 3
♦
8 4
♣
A K 4
South
♠
Q J 3
♥
K 2
♦
A J 7 6 5
♣
10 9 8
North: 16 HCP, 5-5-2-1
East: 7 HCP, 3-3-2-3
South: 11 HCP, 3-2-5-3 (bal)
West: 6 HCP, 2-3-4-4 (bal)
Bidding Sequence
| N | E | S | W |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pass | 1S | Pass | 2D |
| Pass | 2H | Pass | 3S |
| Pass | 4S | Pass | Pass |
| Pass |
Final Comments
In 4 spades we count our losers
0 spades4
0 hearts
1 diamond
1 club
With only 2 losers, we make our contract with an overtrick.