Hand 254 — A fit and game
Play this handThe Deal
North
♠
K 4 2
♥
Q 6 5
♦
10 7 4
♣
A K 9 3
West
♠
A 9 7 5
♥
8 7 4 3
♦
J 2
♣
7 4 2
East
♠
J 10 8 6 3
♥
10
♦
K Q 5 3
♣
J 10 5
South
♠
Q
♥
A K J 9 2
♦
A 9 8 6
♣
Q 8 6
North: 12 HCP, 3-3-3-4 (bal)
East: 7 HCP, 5-1-4-3
South: 16 HCP, 1-5-4-3
West: 5 HCP, 4-4-2-3 (bal)
Bidding Sequence
| S | W | N | E |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1H | Pass | 2C | Pass |
| 2D | Pass | 2H | Pass |
| 4H | Pass | Pass | Pass |
Final Comments
In 4 hearts, we first count our losers.
1 spade
0 hearts
2 diamonds
0 clubs
That is 3 losers only, and our contract is made.
Planning
Here we show a simple answer to the 2 important and basic questions.
1. Do we have a fit, and
2. Do we have enough for game.
When responder shows a side suit first, he could have more than 6-9 points. Then, when he supports the opening bid, that is confirmation. With a simple raise he should have 10-12 points, and with a jump he shows 13+.