Hand 253 — A fit and points for game
Play this handThe Deal
North
♠
A K 10 8
♥
10 7 5
♦
A J 5 4
♣
10 6
West
♠
9 6 4
♥
K 6
♦
Q 7 6 2
♣
A K 3 2
East
♠
J 5 2
♥
Q 3 2
♦
10 9 8 3
♣
9 8 4
South
♠
Q 7 3
♥
A J 9 8 4
♦
K
♣
Q J 7 5
North: 12 HCP, 4-3-4-2 (bal)
East: 3 HCP, 3-3-4-3 (bal)
South: 13 HCP, 3-5-1-4
West: 12 HCP, 3-2-4-4 (bal)
Bidding Sequence
| E | S | W | N |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pass | 1H | Pass | 1S |
| Pass | 2C | Pass | 2H |
| Pass | 4H | Pass | Pass |
| Pass |
Final Comments
In 4 hearts we count our losers
0 spades
2 hearts
0 diamonds
2 clubs
That is 4 losers, 1 too many.
With careful planning, we can discard our losing KD on a good spade and save our contract.
Planning
Opener bids a 5 card major, and finds game when there is a 5/3 fit.