Hand 66 — Jacoby

Play this hand
Dealer
N
User Side
N/S
Contract
3S
Declarer
N
Tricks Makeable
9
Recommended Lead
JD
Vulnerability
Both
System
SAYC

Planning

In Jacoby, we can give opener good information regarding the shape and value of our hand

The Deal

North
♠ A K 7 6
♥ A 10 5 4
♦ K 4
♣ J 10
West
♠ 4 2
♥ J 9 2
♦ A 8 5 3
♣ A Q 8 3
East
♠ Q 5
♥ K 7 6 3
♦ J 10 2
♣ 9 7 5 4
South
♠ J 10 9 8 3
♥ Q 8
♦ Q 10 7 6
♣ K 2
North: 15 HCP, 4-4-2-2
East: 6 HCP, 2-4-3-4 (bal)
South: 8 HCP, 5-2-4-2
West: 11 HCP, 2-3-4-4 (bal)

Bidding Sequence

N E S W
1NTPass2♥Pass
2♠Pass2NTPass
3♠PassPassPass

Final Comments

In 3 spades we count our losers.
0 spades
1 heart
1 diamond
2 clubs
That is 4 losers. We will make our contract.