Hand 56 — Weak Two Opening
Play this handThe Deal
North
♠
J 8 7
♥
J 8
♦
K 10 9 8 5 4
♣
J 10
West
♠
Q 5 4
♥
Q 5
♦
A 2
♣
A Q 9 8 5 2
East
♠
A K 10 9 3
♥
7 4 2
♦
3
♣
K 7 6 4
South
♠
6 2
♥
A K 10 9 6 3
♦
Q J 7 6
♣
3
North: 6 HCP, 3-2-6-2
East: 10 HCP, 5-3-1-4
South: 10 HCP, 2-6-4-1
West: 14 HCP, 3-2-2-6
Bidding Sequence
| S | W | N | E |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2♥ | Pass | Pass | Pass |
Final Comments
In a suit contract, we should count our losers
2 spades
0 hearts
2 diamonds (the ace and a trump)
1 club
5 losers makes the contract safe.
The pre-emptive bid prevented N/S from a game contract, either 4 spades or 5 clubs.
Planning
With 6-10 HCP and a 6 card suit with 2/3 top honours, or 3/5,
open 2 of that suit.
Partner needs an opening hand to respond.