Hand 447 — Negative Double
Play this handThe Deal
North
♠
9 6
♥
K Q J 5
♦
Q 8 3
♣
J 9 7 4
West
♠
A K J 10 5
♥
10 7 2
♦
10 6
♣
A 8 3
East
♠
Q 8 3 2
♥
9 6 4
♦
9 4 2
♣
K 5 2
South
♠
7 4
♥
A 8 3
♦
A K J 7 5
♣
Q 10 6
North: 9 HCP, 2-4-3-4 (bal)
East: 5 HCP, 4-3-3-3 (bal)
South: 14 HCP, 2-3-5-3 (bal)
West: 12 HCP, 5-3-2-3 (bal)
Bidding Sequence
| S | W | N | E |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1D | 1S | DBL | Pass |
| 2D | Pass | Pass | Pass |
Final Comments
We need to count our winners.
0 spades
4 hearts
5 diamonds
1 club
That is 10 tricks.
Planning
After partner opens and the next hand overcalls, responder uses a negative double to show the unbid major without overstating strength.