Hand 445 — Part score
Play this handThe Deal
North
♠
K 7
♥
Q J 8
♦
A J 9 3
♣
K J 6 2
West
♠
J 4 3
♥
10 9 3
♦
Q 7 5 2
♣
10 9 5 4
East
♠
A Q 5 2
♥
K 7 6 4
♦
8 4
♣
Q 8 3
South
♠
10 9 8 6
♥
A 5 2
♦
K 10 7 6
♣
A 7
North: 15 HCP, 2-3-4-4 (bal)
East: 11 HCP, 4-4-2-3 (bal)
South: 11 HCP, 4-3-4-2 (bal)
West: 3 HCP, 3-3-4-4
Bidding Sequence
| W | N | E | S |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pass | 1D | Pass | 1S |
| Pass | 1NT | Pass | 2D |
| Pass | 2NT | Pass | Pass |
| Pass |
Final Comments
In 2NT, we should first count our winners. I
o spades
2 hearts
3 diamonds
2 clubs
7 tricks is 1 short of our contract.
We can finesse the QD for our 8th trick, but first wait and see if maybe the opposition will lead them.
If not, we have a 50/50 chance of finessing the right way.
Planning
Quit while you are ahead.