Hand 4.1 — Stayman Finding Spade Fit
Play this handThe Deal
North
♠
Q 8 7 3
♥
A 3
♦
10 6
♣
A K Q 8 3
West
♠
10 9 2
♥
J 9 5
♦
K 9 7 4 2
♣
9 7
East
♠
A 6
♥
K 10 8 7 6 4
♦
5
♣
J 10 6 4
South
♠
K J 5 4
♥
Q 2
♦
A Q J 8 3
♣
5 2
North: 15 HCP, 4-2-2-5
East: 8 HCP, 2-6-1-4
South: 13 HCP, 4-2-5-2
West: 4 HCP, 3-3-5-2 (bal)
Bidding Sequence
| N | E | S | W |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1NT | Pass | 2C | Pass |
| 2S | Pass | 4S | Pass |
| Pass | Pass |
Commentary
North makes 11 tricks in spades. The lead is 5D.