Hand 426 — Jacoby 2NT:
Play this handThe Deal
North
♠
A Q 10 5
♥
K 7
♦
A 8 6
♣
Q J 4 2
West
♠
8
♥
10 8 3 2
♦
9 3
♣
A K 9 7 6 5
East
♠
6 3 2
♥
Q J 9 6 4
♦
10 4 2
♣
10 3
South
♠
K J 9 7 4
♥
A 5
♦
K Q J 7 5
♣
8
North: 16 HCP, 4-2-3-4 (bal)
East: 3 HCP, 3-5-3-2 (bal)
South: 14 HCP, 5-2-5-1
West: 7 HCP, 1-4-2-6
Bidding Sequence
| S | W | N | E |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1S | Pass | 2NT | Pass |
| 3D | Pass | 4NT | Pass |
| 5H | Pass | 6S | Pass |
| Pass | Pass |
Final Comments
Looking at the 2 hands for losers, we have
0 spades
0 hearts
0 diamonds
1 club.
So our 6 spade contract is safe.
Planning
After Jacoby 2NT, opener shows a strong side suit, helping responder evaluate slam potential.