Hand 315 — Strong Jacoby
Play this handThe Deal
North
♠
K Q 8 6 4 3
♥
K 10 6 4
♦
A 6
♣
3
West
♠
5
♥
9 8 2
♦
Q J 9 7 3
♣
J 7 6 2
East
♠
J 7 2
♥
Q J 7
♦
K 8 5
♣
Q 9 5 4
South
♠
A 10 9
♥
A 5 3
♦
10 4 2
♣
A K 10 8
North: 12 HCP, 6-4-2-1
East: 9 HCP, 3-3-3-4 (bal)
South: 15 HCP, 3-3-3-4 (bal)
West: 4 HCP, 1-3-5-4
Bidding Sequence
| S | W | N | E |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1NT | Pass | 2H | Pass |
| 2S | Pass | 4S | Pass |
| Pass | Pass |
Final Comments
In 4 spades we count our losers
0 spades
1 heart
1 diamond
0 clubs
Only 2 losers, so contract is safe with an overtrick.
We can discard the 6D on the KC, to make a small slam.
Planning
Use Jacoby Transfers to choose the correct contract while evaluating strength, shape and trick potential.