Hand 449 — Michaels Cue Bid
Play this handThe Deal
North
♠
A Q 10 8 5
♥
Q J 10 7 4
♦
6
♣
7 2
West
♠
7 4
♥
K 6
♦
A Q J 9 5
♣
A K 8 3
East
♠
K J 6 2
♥
5 2
♦
K 8 4 3
♣
10 9 5
South
♠
9 3
♥
A 9 8 3
♦
10 7 2
♣
Q J 6 4
North: 9 HCP, 5-5-1-2
East: 7 HCP, 4-2-4-3 (bal)
South: 7 HCP, 2-4-3-4 (bal)
West: 17 HCP, 2-2-5-4
Bidding Sequence
| W | N | E | S |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1D | 2D | Pass | 2H |
| Pass | Pass | Pass |
Final Comments
In a 2 heart contract, see what winners we have first.
1 spade
4 hearts
0 diamonds
0 clubs
Only 5 tricks.
Actually, west has to lead, and will probably take the 2 clubs and ace of diamonds. So we now have 2 club winners (after pulling trumps), and should be able to trump a spade or 2 in hand for a total of 9 tricks.
Planning
Use a cue bid over opener’s minor to show at least 5-5 in the majors, letting partner choose the best suit at a low level.