Hand 294 — Jacoby

Play this hand
Dealer
S
User Side
N/S
Contract
2H
Declarer
S
Tricks Makeable
9
Recommended Lead
10C
Vulnerability
None
System
SAYC

Planning

Use Jacoby Transfers to choose the correct contract while evaluating strength, shape and trick potential.

The Deal

North
9
A K 8 5 4 3
9 8 7
9 8 7
West
K 7 6 3
Q 7 2
K 5 4
10 6 5
East
10 8 5 2
J 6
A 10 6 3
K J 2
South
A Q J 4
10 9
Q J 2
A Q 4 3
North: 7 HCP, 1-6-3-3
East: 9 HCP, 4-2-4-3 (bal)
South: 16 HCP, 4-2-3-4 (bal)
West: 8 HCP, 4-3-3-3 (bal)

Bidding Sequence

S W N E
1NTPass2DPass
2HPassPassPass

Final Comments

In 2 hearts, lets count our winners
2 spades
5 hearts
0 diamonds
1 club
That gives us 8 tricks, enough for the contract.
As the cards lie, the QC wins, giving us an extra trick