Hand 325 — Pre-emptive 2 opening
Play this handThe Deal
North
♠
A K 2
♥
Q J 9 8 7 6
♦
8 4
♣
3
West
♠
10 6 3
♥
10 4
♦
A 10 9 6 5
♣
A K 10 9
East
♠
Q J 8 4
♥
3 2
♦
K Q 7
♣
J 8 6
South
♠
9 7 5
♥
A K 5
♦
J 3 2
♣
Q 7 5 2
North: 10 HCP, 3-6-2-1
East: 9 HCP, 4-2-3-3
South: 10 HCP, 3-3-3-4 (bal)
West: 11 HCP, 3-2-5-4
Bidding Sequence
| N | E | S | W |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2H | Pass | Pass | Pass |
Final Comments
In 2 hearts we should count our winners.
2 spades
6 hearts
0 diamonds
0 clubs
That is 8 tricks. Contract made.
Planning
Opening at the 2 level has an additional benefit of disrupting a normal bidding sequence that may have been made by the opponents.