Hand 335 — Bergen raise
Play this handThe Deal
North
♠
Q 8 6 4
♥
A 8 3
♦
K 7 2
♣
Q J 9 4
West
♠
2
♥
7 4 2
♦
10 9 4
♣
A 8 6 5 3
East
♠
10 7 3
♥
J 10 9 6
♦
Q J 5 3
♣
K 10
South
♠
A K J 9 5
♥
K Q 5
♦
A 8 6
♣
7 2
North: 12 HCP, 4-3-3-4
East: 7 HCP, 3-4-4-2 (bal)
South: 17 HCP, 5-3-3-2 (bal)
West: 4 HCP, 1-3-3-5
Bidding Sequence
| S | W | N | E |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1S | Pass | 3D | Pass |
| 4S | Pass | Pass | Pass |
Final Comments
In 4 spades we count our losers
0 spades
0 hearts
1 diamond
2 clubs
So we make our contract exactly.
Planning
After an opening in a major suit, if you have support in that suit there are 3 conventions that can help you to describe your hand.
3C 6-9 HCP and 4c support
3D 10-12 HCP and 4c support
2NT 13-+ 4 card support and game forcing (Jacoby 2NT)
Double raise 13 + 3 card support and invitational (limit raise)