Hand 267 — Stayman: Finding a 4-4 Heart Fit
Play this handThe Deal
North
♠
K 7 5
♥
A Q 7 3
♦
9 8 4
♣
Q 5 3
West
♠
10 8 2
♥
2
♦
K Q J 7 2
♣
A 8 6 4
East
♠
J 9 4 3
♥
10 9 6 5
♦
6 3
♣
J 10 9
South
♠
A Q 6
♥
K J 8 4
♦
A 10 5
♣
K 7 2
North: 11 HCP, 3-4-3-3 (bal)
East: 2 HCP, 4-4-2-3 (bal)
South: 17 HCP, 3-4-3-3 (bal)
West: 10 HCP, 3-1-5-4
Bidding Sequence
| S | W | N | E |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1NT | Pass | 2C | Pass |
| 2H | Pass | 4H | Pass |
| Pass | Pass |
Final Comments
In a suit contract we count our losers.
0 spades
0 hearts
2 diamonds
1 club
Only 3 losers gives us our contract of 4 hearts.
We should be sure to wait for the opponents to lead the clubs.
Planning
Stayman asks partner to bid his four-card major and a bid of 2 diamonds or 2 NT would be a denial.