Hand 284 — Stayman on 2NT opening,
Play this handThe Deal
North
♠
Q 8 7 4
♥
J 5 3
♦
K 7 2
♣
Q 8 4 2
West
♠
5
♥
8 7 6
♦
Q 9 3
♣
A 9 7 6 3
East
♠
10 6 2
♥
K 10 9 2
♦
J 10 5 4
♣
J 10
South
♠
A K J 9 3
♥
A Q 4
♦
A 8 6
♣
K 5
North: 8 HCP, 4-3-3-4
East: 5 HCP, 3-4-4-2 (bal)
South: 21 HCP, 5-3-3-2 (bal)
West: 6 HCP, 1-3-3-5
Bidding Sequence
| S | W | N | E |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2NT | Pass | 3C | Pass |
| 3S | Pass | 4S | Pass |
| Pass | Pass |
Final Comments
In 4 pades we count our losers
0 spades
1 heart
1 diamond
1 club
We make our contract
Planning
With a 2NT opening, partner immediately has the combined point count, and should therefor decide how high the bidding will go.