Hand 437 — Splinter
Play this handThe Deal
North
♠
K 8 6 4
♥
4
♦
A Q 8 5
♣
A 10 7 3
West
♠
10 7 2
♥
Q 10 8 2
♦
J 6 4 3
♣
9 8
East
♠
3
♥
K J 9 6 5
♦
10 9
♣
K Q J 5 2
South
♠
A Q J 9 5
♥
A 7 3
♦
K 7 2
♣
6 4
North: 13 HCP, 4-1-4-4
East: 10 HCP, 1-5-2-5
South: 14 HCP, 5-3-3-2 (bal)
West: 3 HCP, 3-4-4-2 (bal)
Bidding Sequence
| S | W | N | E |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1S | Pass | 4H | Pass |
| 4NT | Pass | 5C | Pass |
| 6S | Pass | Pass | Pass |
Final Comments
In 6 spades we look at the 2 hands
There is a loser in clubs.
We can try to discard the club on a damond, but the diamond suit does not break 3/3, so that plan is no good. Make the small slam and smile.
Planning
This hand is ideal for a splinter bid.