Hand 311 — Bergen raise
Play this handThe Deal
North
♠
K 8 4 2
♥
9 4 3
♦
K 7
♣
Q 8 6 3
West
♠
7
♥
J 5 2
♦
10 9 6 2
♣
A K 9 5 4
East
♠
10 6 3
♥
A 10 8 7
♦
Q J 8 4
♣
J 2
South
♠
A Q J 9 5
♥
K Q 6
♦
A 5 3
♣
10 7
North: 8 HCP, 4-3-2-4 (bal)
East: 8 HCP, 3-4-4-2 (bal)
South: 16 HCP, 5-3-3-2 (bal)
West: 8 HCP, 1-3-4-5
Bidding Sequence
| S | W | N | E |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1S | Pass | 3C | Pass |
| 3S | Pass | Pass | Pass |
Final Comments
In a 3 spade contract we can count our losers.
0 spades
1 heart
1 diamond
2 clubs
That means we just make our contract
Planning
Use a bergen raise to show shape and values.