Hand 442 — Jacoby 2NT
Play this handThe Deal
North
♠
K 9 8 6
♥
K Q 5
♦
A 7 2
♣
A 5 3
West
♠
4 2
♥
J 7 6 3 2
♦
J 8
♣
K Q J 8
East
♠
5 3
♥
10 9 8
♦
10 9 6 5 3
♣
10 9 4
South
♠
A Q J 10 7
♥
A 4
♦
K Q 4
♣
7 6 2
North: 16 HCP, 4-3-3-3 (bal)
East: 0 HCP, 2-3-5-3 (bal)
South: 16 HCP, 5-2-3-3 (bal)
West: 8 HCP, 2-5-2-4
Bidding Sequence
| S | W | N | E |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1S | Pass | 2NT | Pass |
| 3S | Pass | 4C | Pass |
| 4S | Pass | 6S | Pass |
| Pass | Pass |
Final Comments
In 6 spades we first count our losers.
0 spades
0 hearts
0 diamonds
2 clubs
We can discard a losing club on a good heart, and thereby take 12 tricks in all.
Planning
Jacoby 2NT is used together with Bergen. The 2NT says I have 4 card support for your suit, and 13+ points.