Hand 422 — Jump raise
Play this handThe Deal
North
♠
Q 4
♥
K Q 2
♦
A K 7 5
♣
Q 10 8 3
West
♠
J 9 7 2
♥
10 8 6 3
♦
J 9 6
♣
A 7
East
♠
10 8 6 3
♥
J 9 5 4
♦
10 4 2
♣
5 4
South
♠
A K 5
♥
A 7
♦
Q 8 3
♣
K J 9 6 2
North: 16 HCP, 2-3-4-4 (bal)
East: 1 HCP, 4-4-3-2 (bal)
South: 17 HCP, 3-2-3-5 (bal)
West: 6 HCP, 4-4-3-2 (bal)
Bidding Sequence
| S | W | N | E |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1C | Pass | 2D | Pass |
| 3C | Pass | 4NT | Pass |
| 5H | Pass | 6NT | Pass |
| Pass | Pass |
Final Comments
Let us look at both hands before we start playing.
I see only one loser to the ace of clubs.
Planning
Bid slam because a long club suit supplies developed tricks, not merely because the partnership has high-card strength.