Hand 327 — 2C opening

Play this hand
Dealer
S
User Side
N/S
Contract
4S
Declarer
S
Tricks Makeable
11
Recommended Lead
KH
Vulnerability
East-West
System
SAYC

Planning

After a game-forcing 2C opening, we look for a fit, and count points.

The Deal

North
J 9 8 6
A 10 7 4
K 7 3
10 9
West
10 3
6 5
10 9 6 2
Q 7 6 4 3
East
Q 4 2
K Q 9 8 2
8 5
J 5 2
South
A K 7 5
J 3
A Q J 4
A K 8
North: 8 HCP, 4-4-3-2 (bal)
East: 8 HCP, 3-5-2-3 (bal)
South: 22 HCP, 4-2-4-3 (bal)
West: 2 HCP, 2-2-4-5

Bidding Sequence

S W N E
2CPass2SPass
3SPass4SPass
PassPass

Final Comments

In a 4 spade we first count our losers.
1 spade
1 heart
0 diamonds
0 clubs
So we make our contract with an overtrick.