Hand 64 — Stayman
Play this handThe Deal
North
♠
A K 2
♥
A K 8 3
♦
Q 8 7
♣
8 4 3
West
♠
Q 9 6
♥
10 9
♦
6 5 3 2
♣
A K J 9
East
♠
J 10 3
♥
J 5 2
♦
J 10 9
♣
Q 10 7 5
South
♠
8 7 5 4
♥
Q 7 6 4
♦
A K 4
♣
6 2
North: 16 HCP, 3-4-3-3 (bal)
East: 5 HCP, 3-3-3-4 (bal)
South: 9 HCP, 4-4-3-2 (bal)
West: 10 HCP, 3-2-4-4 (bal)
Bidding Sequence
| N | E | S | W |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1NT | Pass | 2♣ | Pass |
| 2♥ | Pass | 4♥ | Pass |
| Pass | Pass |
Final Comments
In 4 hearts, we count our losers.
1 spade
0 hearts
0 diamonds
2 clubs (the doubleton saves us a loser).
That is 3 losers, and we make 10 tricks for our contract of 4 hearts.
Planning
After a 1NT opening, partner asks if opener has a 4c major.