Hand 263 — Minor suit opening
Play this handThe Deal
North
♠
K Q 8 4
♥
7 5
♦
A J 6 3
♣
Q 9 2
West
♠
9 7 5 2
♥
6 4
♦
9 5
♣
A 10 7 6 4
East
♠
10 6
♥
K Q J 9 8 2
♦
10 7 4
♣
K 5
South
♠
A J 3
♥
A 10 3
♦
K Q 8 2
♣
J 8 3
North: 12 HCP, 4-2-4-3 (bal)
East: 9 HCP, 2-6-3-2
South: 15 HCP, 3-3-4-3 (bal)
West: 4 HCP, 4-2-2-5
Bidding Sequence
| S | W | N | E |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1D | Pass | 1S | Pass |
| 1NT | Pass | 2D | Pass |
| 3NT | Pass | Pass | Pass |
Final Comments
In 3NT, we count our winners.
4 spades
1 heart
4 diamonds
0 clubs
That give us 9 tricks for our contract.
Planning
First find a fit, then add up points