Hand 323 — Simple Overcall
Play this handThe Deal
North
♠
A 8 4
♥
Q 8 6
♦
10 7 5
♣
J 9 4 2
West
♠
10 6 3
♥
10 9 4 3 2
♦
J 3
♣
A K 7
East
♠
7 2
♥
K J 5
♦
A K Q 9 6
♣
10 8 5
South
♠
K Q J 9 5
♥
A 7
♦
8 4 2
♣
Q 6 3
North: 7 HCP, 3-3-3-4 (bal)
East: 13 HCP, 2-3-5-3 (bal)
South: 12 HCP, 5-2-3-3 (bal)
West: 8 HCP, 3-5-2-3 (bal)
Bidding Sequence
| E | S | W | N |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1D | 1S | Pass | 2S |
| Pass | Pass | Pass |
Final Comments
In 2 spades, it is sometimes easier to count our winners, rather than losers. If we do not get clarity, we can count out our losers. We should then have a pretty good idea on how to plan the play.
SO
5 spades
1 heart
0 diamonds
1 club
We seem to be 1 short.
Lets see with the losers
0 spades
1 heart
3 diamonds
2 clubs
Still one short.
So, as long as we do not lead the clubs, we might salvage a trick.
The way the cards lie, 2 spades is achievable.
Planning
Know when to stop.