Hand 293 — 2NT Stayman

Play this hand
Dealer
N
User Side
N/S
Contract
4S
Declarer
N
Tricks Makeable
10
Recommended Lead
5D
Vulnerability
None
System
SAYC

Planning

Finding a fit is always rewarding. Well nearly always.

The Deal

North
A K Q 2
K Q 3
A Q J 4
6 5
West
7 6
9 5 4
10 9 8
A 9 8 3 2
East
10 9 8
A 10 2
7 6 5
K 10 7 4
South
J 5 4 3
J 8 7 6
K 3 2
Q J
North: 21 HCP, 4-3-4-2 (bal)
East: 7 HCP, 3-3-3-4 (bal)
South: 8 HCP, 4-4-3-2 (bal)
West: 4 HCP, 2-3-3-5 (bal)

Bidding Sequence

N E S W
2NTPass3CPass
3SPass4SPass
PassPass

Final Comments

In 4 spades we count our losers
0 spades
1 heart
0 clubs
2 diamonds
That is 3 losers, and our contract is safe.