Hand 321 — Bergen Raise Introduction: Constructive Heart Raise
Play this handThe Deal
North
♠
9 8 6 3
♥
Q 10 7 4
♦
K 8
♣
A 10 7
West
♠
K J 10 2
♥
9
♦
J 10 6 3
♣
K Q 6 3
East
♠
Q 5 4
♥
6 3 2
♦
A 9 5 2
♣
J 8 2
South
♠
A 7
♥
A K J 8 5
♦
Q 7 4
♣
9 5 4
North: 9 HCP, 4-4-2-3 (bal)
East: 7 HCP, 3-3-4-3 (bal)
South: 14 HCP, 2-5-3-3 (bal)
West: 10 HCP, 4-1-4-4
Bidding Sequence
| S | W | N | E |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1H | Pass | 3C | Pass |
| 3H | Pass | Pass | Pass |
Final Comments
In a 3 heart contract, count your losers.
1 spade
0 hearts
1 diamond
2 clubs
That is 4 losers, and our contract is safe.
Planning
Use a Bergen raise to show four-card support and HCP while keeping the auction below game.