Hand 283 — Stayman
Play this handThe Deal
North
♠
A K 7 5
♥
A 9
♦
Q J 10 2
♣
K 10 2
West
♠
8 4 2
♥
Q J 8 4
♦
A 8 5
♣
Q 6 3
East
♠
J 9
♥
K 10 6 5 2
♦
9 7 4
♣
7 5 4
South
♠
Q 10 6 3
♥
7 3
♦
K 6 3
♣
A J 9 8
North: 17 HCP, 4-2-4-3 (bal)
East: 4 HCP, 2-5-3-3 (bal)
South: 10 HCP, 4-2-3-4 (bal)
West: 9 HCP, 3-4-3-3 (bal)
Bidding Sequence
| S | W | N | E |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pass | Pass | 1NT | Pass |
| 2C | Pass | 2S | Pass |
| 4S | Pass | Pass | Pass |
Final Comments
In 4 spades, we first count our losers.
0 spades
1 heart
1 diamond
1 club
That is 3 tricks which gives us our contract.
Planning
Responder locates a 4-4 spade fit and raises directly to game with sufficient values.