Hand 273 — Inviting Game over 1NT:
Play this handThe Deal
North
♠
K 10 5
♥
Q J 8
♦
10 9 4
♣
Q 10 5 3
West
♠
9 4
♥
10 7 5 2
♦
K 8 7 2
♣
A J 6
East
♠
J 7 6 3 2
♥
A 6 3
♦
A 5 3
♣
9 4
South
♠
A Q 8
♥
K 9 4
♦
Q J 6
♣
K 8 7 2
North: 8 HCP, 3-3-3-4 (bal)
East: 9 HCP, 5-3-3-2 (bal)
South: 15 HCP, 3-3-3-4 (bal)
West: 8 HCP, 2-4-4-3 (bal)
Bidding Sequence
| S | W | N | E |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1NT | Pass | 2NT | Pass |
| Pass | Pass |
Final Comments
in a 1 no-trump contract we count our winners.
3 spades
2 hearts
1 diamond
2 clubs
That is 8 tricks, and our contract seems to be safe.
However, as the cards lie, west should lead a diamond, east wins with the ace and returns a diamond. West wins with the king and plays a third. When he next gets in with the AC, back will come another diamond leaving us 1 down.
Planning
Responder invites with 2NT, but opener passes with a minimum 15-count and no competitive features.