Hand 454 — Bergen Raise
Play this handThe Deal
North
♠
A K 10 9 5
♥
K 5 4
♦
8 7
♣
K 6 3
West
♠
Q 8
♥
A J 3 2
♦
J 10 9 3
♣
7 4 2
East
♠
6 3
♥
Q 9 7
♦
Q 6 4
♣
A Q J 9 5
South
♠
J 7 4 2
♥
10 8 6
♦
A K 5 2
♣
10 8
North: 13 HCP, 5-3-2-3 (bal)
East: 11 HCP, 2-3-3-5 (bal)
South: 8 HCP, 4-3-4-2 (bal)
West: 8 HCP, 2-4-4-3 (bal)
Bidding Sequence
| N | E | S | W |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1S | Pass | 3C | Pass |
| 3S | Pass | Pass | Pass |
Final Comments
In 3 spades, we count our losers.
0 spades
3 hearts
0 diamonds
2 clubs
5 losers is 1 too many.
If one of the kings of hearts or clubs makes, we are OK.
As the cards lie, the HK makes, and our contract is successful.
Planning
The Bergen raise gives opener very good information regarding shape and point value of partners hand.