Hand 298 — Stayman
Play this handThe Deal
North
♠
K Q 7
♥
K J 8 5
♦
Q J 5
♣
K Q 2
West
♠
9 2
♥
2
♦
10 9 7 6 4 3
♣
J 10 7 5
East
♠
J 10 6 4 3
♥
10 7 6 3
♦
A
♣
8 4 3
South
♠
A 8 5
♥
A Q 9 4
♦
K 8 2
♣
A 9 6
North: 17 HCP, 3-4-3-3 (bal)
East: 5 HCP, 5-4-1-3
South: 17 HCP, 3-4-3-3 (bal)
West: 1 HCP, 2-1-6-4
Bidding Sequence
| S | W | N | E |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1NT | Pass | 2C | Pass |
| 2H | Pass | 4NT | Pass |
| 5S | Pass | 6H |
Final Comments
Looking at both hands I see
Spades are good
Hearts are good
Diamond we will lose to the ace
Clubs are good.
6 hearts is in the bag.
Planning
Responder uses Stayman to locate a heart fit.