Hand 258 — 5 in a minor, or 3NT
Play this handThe Deal
North
♠
A 8
♥
K J 3
♦
A 9 8 7 2
♣
9 4 3
West
♠
Q 10 6 5 3 2
♥
Q 10 9 7 2
♦
J
♣
10
East
♠
J 9 4
♥
3
♦
6 5 4
♣
A Q J 7 6 5
South
♠
K 7
♥
A 8 6 5
♦
K Q 10 3
♣
K 8 2
North: 12 HCP, 2-3-5-3 (bal)
East: 8 HCP, 3-1-3-6
South: 15 HCP, 2-4-4-3 (bal)
West: 5 HCP, 6-5-1-1
Bidding Sequence
| S | W | N | E |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1D | Pass | 3D | Pass |
| 3NT | Pass | Pass | Pass |
Final Comments
In 3 no-trumps, we count our winners.
2 spades
2 hearts
5 diamonds
1 club (maybe)
That is 10 tricks, and if the opposition does not get in with clubs, we are OK.
In NT, west will lead 4th highest of the longest and strongest so we are safe.
With clubs vulnerable, I would not try the heart finesse.