Hand 272 — Stayman
Play this handThe Deal
North
♠
Q 8 7 3
♥
A 3
♦
10 7 6
♣
A K Q 8
West
♠
10 9 2
♥
J 9 5
♦
K 9 4 2
♣
9 7 3
East
♠
A 6
♥
K Q 10 8 6 4
♦
5
♣
J 10 6 4
South
♠
K J 5 4
♥
7 2
♦
A Q J 8 3
♣
5 2
North: 15 HCP, 4-2-3-4 (bal)
East: 10 HCP, 2-6-1-4
South: 11 HCP, 4-2-5-2
West: 4 HCP, 3-3-4-3 (bal)
Bidding Sequence
| S | W | N | E |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pass | Pass | 1NT | 2H |
| 2S | Pass | 4S | Pass |
| Pass | Pass |
Final Comments
In a 4 spade contract we count our losers.
1 spade
1 heart
1 diamond
0 clubs
Only 3 losers, so we can make our contract.
Discipline is important. We have our 10 tricks, and we do NOT need to finesse this first trick.
After trumps are drawn, we could discard a losing heart from dummy on the third club.
Planning
With an intervening bid, south can still bid his 4c spade suit with 11 points. With 6-9 he can pass, as north still has an opportunity to bid again. Without the bid from east, and with 6-9 points, south would be obliged to bid.