Hand 324 — Jacoby 2NT: Slam Auction
Play this handThe Deal
North
♠
A Q 8 5
♥
K 6
♦
A J 4
♣
K Q 5 2
West
♠
6 3
♥
J 10 5 2
♦
10 9 6 2
♣
J 10 6
East
♠
9 2
♥
Q 9 8 7 3
♦
7 3
♣
9 8 4 3
South
♠
K J 10 7 4
♥
A 4
♦
K Q 8 5
♣
A 7
North: 19 HCP, 4-2-3-4 (bal)
East: 2 HCP, 2-5-2-4
South: 17 HCP, 5-2-4-2
West: 2 HCP, 2-4-4-3 (bal)
Bidding Sequence
| S | W | N | E |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1S | Pass | 2NT | Pass |
| 3D | Pass | 4NT | Pass |
| 5C | Pass | 7S | Pass |
| Pass | Pass |
Final Comments
Let us look at the 2 hands to plan the play.
It seems an easy hand to play with no losers.
Planning
Jacoby 2NT.
This is the third case where partner has a 4card support of openers suit.
The first was with 6-9 points and a bid of 3C
the second is 10-12 points, and a bid of 3D
This is the 3rd, with 13+ points, and a bid of 2NT.
Make sure that you and your partner have agreed these conventions.