Hand 2.4 — Competitive Minor Raise to 3NT
Play this handThe Deal
North
♠
Q J 7 2
♥
9 8 3 2
♦
6 4
♣
J 10 4
West
♠
10 8 4
♥
10 6
♦
A J 9 5
♣
K 9 8 3
East
♠
A K 9 3
♥
K Q
♦
K 8 3 2
♣
A 6 2
South
♠
6 5
♥
A J 7 5 4
♦
Q 10 7
♣
Q 7 5
North: 4 HCP, 4-4-2-3 (bal)
East: 19 HCP, 4-2-4-3 (bal)
South: 9 HCP, 2-5-3-3 (bal)
West: 8 HCP, 3-2-4-4 (bal)
Bidding Sequence
| W | N | E | S |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pass | Pass | 1D | 1H |
| 2D | Pass | 3NT | Pass |
| Pass | Pass |
Commentary
3NT by East makes only 8 tricks. 3NT by West makes 10. The 5H or 2S are the cards to lead.