Hand 612 — Neg Dbl
Play this handThe Deal
North
♠
K Q 2
♥
Q J 8 5
♦
4 3
♣
K Q 5 2
West
♠
5 3
♥
10 6 3
♦
A 8 7 5 2
♣
J 4 3
East
♠
A J 10 9 7 6
♥
A 9
♦
J 10 9
♣
A 10
South
♠
8 4
♥
K 7 4 2
♦
K Q 6
♣
9 8 7 6
North: 13 HCP, 3-4-2-4 (bal)
East: 14 HCP, 6-2-3-2
South: 8 HCP, 2-4-3-4 (bal)
West: 5 HCP, 2-3-5-3 (bal)
Bidding Sequence
| N | E | S | W |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1♣ | 1♠ | X | Pass |
| 2♥ | Pass | Pass | Pass |
Final Comments
In 2 hearts, we count our winners.
1 spade
3 hearts
1 diamond
2 clubs
We are 1 trick short, but we can trump a 3rd spade in dummy, making our contract.
Planning
A negative double made while still at the 1 level promises 4 cards in the unbid major, and 6+ points.