Hand 331 — Bergen
Play this handThe Deal
North
♠
J 4 3
♥
A Q 6 5 3
♦
Q J 6
♣
A 10
West
♠
8 2
♥
K 7
♦
10 9 7 2
♣
K 9 7 6 4
East
♠
K 10 9 7 6
♥
9 2
♦
K 5 3
♣
Q J 3
South
♠
A Q 5
♥
J 10 6 4
♦
A 8 4
♣
8 5 2
North: 14 HCP, 3-5-3-2 (bal)
East: 9 HCP, 5-2-3-3 (bal)
South: 11 HCP, 3-4-3-3 (bal)
West: 6 HCP, 2-2-4-5
Bidding Sequence
| S | W | N | E |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pass | Pass | 1H | Pass |
| 3D | Pass | 4H | Pass |
| Pass | Pass |
Final Comments
In 3 hearts, we count our losers.
1 spade
1 heart
1 diamond
1 club.
Looks like are 1`short of our contract.
As the cards lie, we can catch the KH for our 10th trick.
Planning
a Bergen raise is able to give partner a fairly accurate point count and shape.