Hand 428 — Jacoby 2NT:
Play this handThe Deal
North
♠
K Q 8 5
♥
A 7 3
♦
K J 4
♣
Q 6 2
West
♠
10 6 2
♥
9 8 4
♦
A 10 9 7 2
♣
J 8
East
♠
3
♥
Q J 10 5 2
♦
6 3
♣
A 10 9 5 4
South
♠
A J 9 7 4
♥
K 6
♦
Q 8 5
♣
K 7 3
North: 15 HCP, 4-3-3-3 (bal)
East: 7 HCP, 1-5-2-5
South: 13 HCP, 5-2-3-3 (bal)
West: 5 HCP, 3-3-5-2 (bal)
Bidding Sequence
| S | W | N | E |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1S | Pass | 2NT | Pass |
| 4S | Pass | Pass | Pass |
Final Comments
In 4 of a suit, we count our losers
0 spades
0 hearts
1 diamond
2 clubs (possibly)
That is 3 losers and we make our contract.
Planning
Responder shows game-forcing support; opener signs off in game with a minimum opening hand and no shortness to show.