Hand 275 — standard
Play this handThe Deal
North
♠
K J 7
♥
K Q 7 3
♦
A Q J 3
♣
A 8
West
♠
8
♥
A 8 5 4 2
♦
10 8 7 4
♣
K 6 5
East
♠
Q 10 6 5 4
♥
J 10 6
♦
9
♣
J 9 3 2
South
♠
A 9 3 2
♥
9
♦
K 6 5 2
♣
Q 10 7 4
North: 20 HCP, 3-4-4-2 (bal)
East: 4 HCP, 5-3-1-4
South: 9 HCP, 4-1-4-4
West: 7 HCP, 1-5-4-3
Bidding Sequence
| N | E | S | W |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2NT | Pass | 3C | Pass |
| 3H | Pass | 3NT | Pass |
| Pass | Pass |
Final Comments
In 3NT we count our winners.
2 spades
1 heart
4 diamonds
1 club
That is 8 tricks. We seem to be in trouble.
However, east leads the 5 of spades, giving us the 9th trick.
Planning
With no fit in majors, and enough points for game, do not hesitate to bis 3 NT