Hand 295 — Jacoby transfer
Play this handThe Deal
North
♠
Q J 5 3
♥
A 10 8 7 2
♦
—
♣
J 10 7 4
West
♠
9 6 2
♥
Q J 4
♦
Q 7 6 4
♣
5 3 2
East
♠
A 10 7
♥
K 9 5
♦
J 10 9 3 2
♣
Q 5
South
♠
K 8 4
♥
6 3
♦
A K 8 5
♣
A K 9 8
North: 8 HCP, 4-5-0-4
East: 10 HCP, 3-3-5-2 (bal)
South: 17 HCP, 3-2-4-4 (bal)
West: 5 HCP, 3-3-4-3 (bal)
Bidding Sequence
| S | W | N | E |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1NT | Pass | 2D | Pass |
| 2H | Pass | 2NT | Pass |
| 3NT | Pass | Pass | Pass |
Final Comments
In 3NT we count our winners
3 spades
1 heart
2 diamonds)
4 clubs
That gives us 10 tricks.
We can only afford to lose 1 trick after the opening lead, as the diamonds are a real theat.
Our first job then is to use it to develop the spades.
Planning
Use a Jacoby transfer to choose the correct suit while evaluating strength, shape and trick potential.