Hand 63 — Opener uses jump bid to show strong hand
Play this handThe Deal
North
♠
6 3 2
♥
Q 9 8
♦
Q 8 7 6 4
♣
4 2
West
♠
A J 8
♥
A J 5
♦
10 5 2
♣
A K Q 8
East
♠
Q 9 7 5 4
♥
7 4 2
♦
K J
♣
J 10 3
South
♠
K 10
♥
K 10 6 3
♦
A 9 3
♣
9 7 6 5
North: 4 HCP, 3-3-5-2 (bal)
East: 7 HCP, 5-3-2-3 (bal)
South: 10 HCP, 2-4-3-4 (bal)
West: 19 HCP, 3-3-3-4 (bal)
Bidding Sequence
| S | W | N | E |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pass | 1C | Pass | 1S |
| Pass | 2NT | Pass | 3S |
| Pass | 4S | Pass | Pass |
| Pass |
Final Comments
In a suit contract we count our losers
1 spade
2 hearts
2 diamonds
0 clubs
total of 5 losers. That is 2 tricks short of game.
Aim to pull trumps. If you can get to dummy with a diamond, lead the Q of trumps and if not covered let it run.
That has a chance of eliminating the spade loser.
You can use the JC for a second entry for a second finesse.
As the cards lie, South will most likely lead a diamond, which is to your immediate advantage.
You can then discard another loser on the 4th club.
Planning
I do not like to lead away from and ac or a king, which in this case makes the opening lead the 9 of clubs. (called the top of nothing)