Hand 294 — Jacoby
Play this handThe 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1NT | Pass | 2D | Pass |
| 2H | Pass | Pass | Pass |
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
Planning
Use Jacoby Transfers to choose the correct contract while evaluating strength, shape and trick potential.