Hand 8.3 — Fourth Suit Forcing Sequence

Play this hand
Dealer
S
User Side
N/S
Contract
4H
Declarer
S
Tricks Makeable
12
Recommended Lead
System
SAYC

The Deal

North
A 10 4 2
9 2
A K J 9 4
A 9
West
5 3
Q J 4
Q 10 7 6
J 7 6 4
East
Q J 9 8 6
7
8 5
Q 8 5 3 2
South
K 7
A K 10 8 6 5 3
3 2
K 10
North: 16 HCP, 4-2-5-2
East: 5 HCP, 5-1-2-5
South: 13 HCP, 2-7-2-2
West: 6 HCP, 2-3-4-4 (bal)

Bidding Sequence

S W N E
1HPass2DPass
2HPass2SPass
3HPass4CPass
4HPassPassPass

Commentary

South can make 12 tricks in hearts.