Hand 297 — Pre-emptive hand
Play this handThe Deal
North
♠
K 9 8
♥
Q 10 9 8 7 4 2
♦
Q 3
♣
7
West
♠
10 7 5 2
♥
6 5
♦
A 10 2
♣
A 10 6 2
East
♠
Q 6 4 3
♥
J 3
♦
8 6 5
♣
K 9 8 5
South
♠
A J
♥
A K
♦
K J 9 7 4
♣
Q J 4 3
North: 7 HCP, 3-7-2-1
East: 6 HCP, 4-2-3-4 (bal)
South: 19 HCP, 2-2-5-4
West: 8 HCP, 4-2-3-4 (bal)
Bidding Sequence
| N | E | S | W |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3H | Pass | 4H | Pass |
| Pass | Pass |
Final Comments
In a suit contract we first count our losers.
1 spade
0 hearts
1 diamond
1 club
So, with only 3 losers, we make our contract.
Planning
With a pre-emptive opening bid, partner should have an opening hand to bid. Keep in mind that with just 1 card in partners suit, you will still have a fit in that suit.