Hand 317 — Pre-emptive 3 opening
Play this handThe Deal
North
♠
7 4
♥
8 5
♦
9 6
♣
K Q J 10 8 6 3
West
♠
K J 5 2
♥
J 7 3 2
♦
K J 4 3
♣
A
East
♠
A Q 10 6
♥
K Q 9
♦
A 8 5
♣
9 7 4
South
♠
9 8 3
♥
A 10 6 4
♦
Q 10 7 2
♣
5 2
North: 6 HCP, 2-2-2-7
East: 15 HCP, 4-3-3-3 (bal)
South: 6 HCP, 3-4-4-2 (bal)
West: 13 HCP, 4-4-4-1
Bidding Sequence
| N | E | S | W |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3C | Pass | Pass | Pass |
Final Comments
In 3 clubs we can afford to lose 4 tricks.
2 spades
1 heart
2 diamonds
1 club
We lose 6 tricks, and down 2 for a score of -100 if not vulnerable.
E/W can make 5 spades.
Planning
Use a three-level pre-empt with a long, robust suit to obstruct the opponents.
E/W have missed an easy 4 spade contract.