Hand 293 — 2NT Stayman
Play this handThe 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2NT | Pass | 3C | Pass |
| 3S | Pass | 4S | Pass |
| Pass | Pass |
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.
Planning
Finding a fit is always rewarding. Well nearly always.