Hand 282 — minor suit opening
Play this handThe Deal
North
♠
A J 8 5
♥
K Q 7 4
♦
8 3
♣
10 8 2
West
♠
10 6 2
♥
A 8 3 2
♦
9 4
♣
Q 9 7 3
East
♠
Q 9 3
♥
9 6
♦
K J 10 7 6
♣
A 6 4
South
♠
K 7 4
♥
J 10 5
♦
A Q 5 2
♣
K J 5
North: 10 HCP, 4-4-2-3 (bal)
East: 10 HCP, 3-2-5-3 (bal)
South: 14 HCP, 3-3-4-3 (bal)
West: 6 HCP, 3-4-2-4 (bal)
Bidding Sequence
| S | W | N | E |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1D | Pass | 1S | Pass |
| 1NT | Pass | 2H | Pass |
| 2NT | Pass | Pass | Pass |
Final Comments
In 2 NT we count our winners
2 spades
3 hearts
1 diamond
1 club
That makes 7 tricks and we are 1 short.
The spade finesse is a chance, and so is the diamond finesse.
As the cards lie, the successful diamond finesse ensures the contract
Planning
Finding a fit comes first. If none found, do we have enough points for 3NT