Hand 310 — Jacoby and slamy

Play this hand
Dealer
S
User Side
N/S
Contract
6S
Declarer
S
Tricks Makeable
12
Recommended Lead
8H
Vulnerability
None
System
SAYC

Planning

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

The Deal

North
K 9 8 7 6
Q 3
K 10
A K 6 5
West
10
8 7 5 2
Q J 9 8 4
J 9 2
East
A 5 4
J 9 6 4
7 5 3
10 8 3
South
Q J 3 2
A K 10
A 6 2
Q 7 4
North: 15 HCP, 5-2-2-4
East: 5 HCP, 3-4-3-3 (bal)
South: 16 HCP, 4-3-3-3 (bal)
West: 4 HCP, 1-4-5-3

Bidding Sequence

S W N E
1NTPass2HPass
2SPass4NTPass
5HPass6SPass
Pass

Final Comments

In 6 spades, lets look at our losers.
1 spade
0 hearts
0 diamonds
0 clubs.
The contract is good.