Hand 290 — Points for game call
Play this handThe Deal
North
♠
Q 8 7 5
♥
A K 6 4
♦
8 7 3 2
♣
10
West
♠
9 2
♥
10 9 3 2
♦
6
♣
Q 9 7 5 3 2
East
♠
J 10 3
♥
Q 8 7
♦
A 9 4
♣
K J 8 4
South
♠
A K 6 4
♥
J 5
♦
K Q J 10 5
♣
A 6
North: 9 HCP, 4-4-4-1
East: 11 HCP, 3-3-3-4 (bal)
South: 18 HCP, 4-2-5-2
West: 2 HCP, 2-4-1-6
Bidding Sequence
| S | W | N | E |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1D | Pass | 1S | Pass |
| 3S | Pass | 4S | Pass |
| Pass | Pass |
Final Comments
In 4 spades we count our losers.
0 spades
0 hearts
1 diamond
0 clubs
That is 12 tricks.
East can lead with the AD, and a low one. West will trump the 2nd diamond and lead back a club. The party is over, and north takes the remaining 10 tricks.
Planning
Find a fit, and then ask yourself if you have enough points for game