Hand 441 — Limit raisee
Play this handThe Deal
North
♠
10 9 4
♥
K Q 3
♦
A J 5
♣
Q 7 4 3
West
♠
8 7
♥
J 10 9 8
♦
10 9 8
♣
A K 10 2
East
♠
6 3 2
♥
6 5 4
♦
7 6 4 2
♣
J 9 5
South
♠
A K Q J 5
♥
A 7 2
♦
K Q 3
♣
8 6
North: 12 HCP, 3-3-3-4 (bal)
East: 1 HCP, 3-3-4-3 (bal)
South: 19 HCP, 5-3-3-2 (bal)
West: 8 HCP, 2-4-3-4 (bal)
Bidding Sequence
| S | W | N | E |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1S | Pass | 3S | Pass |
| 4S | Pass | Pass | Pass |
Final Comments
In 4 spades, we count our losers.
0 spades
0 hearts
0 diamonds
2 clubs.
We trump 2 clubs in hand to make our contract with 1 overtrick
Planning
A limit raise gives partner a very accurate point count while confirming a fit in the bid suit.
When considering a slam, have a look at how many losers you have in your hand before you go sallying forth