Hand 437 — Splinter

Play this hand
Dealer
S
User Side
N/S
Contract
6S
Declarer
S
Tricks Makeable
12
Recommended Lead
QH
Vulnerability
North-South
System
SAYC

Planning

This hand is ideal for a splinter bid.

The 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
1SPass4HPass
4NTPass5CPass
6SPassPassPass

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.