Hand 60 — 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 | 1♣ | Pass | 1♠ |
| Pass | 2NT | Pass | 3♠ |
| Pass | 4♠ | 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. You will be in dummy with the first trick in clubs.
Lead the Q of trumps and if it is not covered with the king, let it run. (normal defence is to cover an honour with and honour).
The king will fall on the 2nd round.
You can then discard the 2nd loser on the 4th club, and your contract should be secure
Planning
I do not like to lead away from an ace or a king, which in this case makes the opening lead the 9 of clubs. (called the top of nothing)