Hand 266 — 1 NT
Play this handThe Deal
North
♠
Q 7 5
♥
10 8 6
♦
K 7 4
♣
9 6 5 3
West
♠
K 10 6 4
♥
A 9 7 5
♦
9 6 2
♣
K J
East
♠
9 8 2
♥
J 3 2
♦
Q J 10 3
♣
A 10 4
South
♠
A J 3
♥
K Q 4
♦
A 8 5
♣
Q 8 7 2
North: 5 HCP, 3-3-3-4 (bal)
East: 8 HCP, 3-3-4-3 (bal)
South: 16 HCP, 3-3-3-4 (bal)
West: 11 HCP, 4-4-3-2 (bal)
Bidding Sequence
| S | W | N | E |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1NT | Pass | Pass | Pass |
Final Comments
In a no-trump hand, and in any contract at the 1 level, we should count our winners.
2 spades
1 heart
2 diamonds
1 club
So far, 1 short. There does not appear to be an extra trick anywhere. We can concentrate on the clubs and hope for a 3/3 break.
Planning
Do not look for game with a weak balanced hand. Responder passes and lets opener play 1NT.