Hand 436 — Splinter Introduction: Showing Shortness
Play this handThe Deal
North
♠
Q 10 8 6
♥
A 9 7 4
♦
A K 7 5
♣
4
West
♠
J 9 2
♥
Q J 3
♦
J 8 6 4
♣
9 7 5
East
♠
4
♥
10 8 5 2
♦
10 3
♣
A Q J 10 6 2
South
♠
A K 7 5 3
♥
K 6
♦
Q 9 2
♣
K 8 3
North: 13 HCP, 4-4-4-1
East: 7 HCP, 1-4-2-6
South: 15 HCP, 5-2-3-3 (bal)
West: 5 HCP, 3-3-4-3 (bal)
Bidding Sequence
| S | W | N | E |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1S | Pass | 4C | Pass |
| 4S | Pass | Pass | Pass |
Final Comments
In 4 spades we first count our losers
0 spades
0 hearts
0 diamonds
1 club
We are going to make a small slam
Planning
Responder uses a splinter bid to show game-forcing support, shortage and slam interest, allowing opener to revalue honour cards.