Hand 51 — 1NT Rebid to 3NT
Play this handThe Deal
North
♠
K J 10 2
♥
K 10 2
♦
A 6 3
♣
Q 4 2
West
♠
8 7 5 4
♥
Q 8 4 3
♦
10 2
♣
A 10 5
East
♠
9 6
♥
A 6 5
♦
K J 8 5 4
♣
9 6 3
South
♠
A Q 3
♥
J 9 7
♦
Q 9 7
♣
K J 8 7
North: 13 HCP, 4-3-3-3 (bal)
East: 8 HCP, 2-3-5-3 (bal)
South: 13 HCP, 3-3-3-4 (bal)
West: 6 HCP, 4-4-2-3 (bal)
Bidding Sequence
| S | W | N | E |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1C | 1C | 2S | Pass |
| 2NT | Pass | 3NT | Pass |
| Pass | Pass |
Final Comments
In 3NT we count our winners.
4 spades
1 heart
1 diamond
3 clubs
That makes 9 tricks which makes our contract.
As the cards lie, we also make the QD, for an overtrick.
Planning
The combined point count indicates that a game contract should be found. First, do we have a fit, and then do we have enough points. The answers, in that order, are no, and yes. A NT contract is the obvious outcome.