Hand 450 — Jump to game
Play this handThe Deal
North
♠
K J 10 8 7 3
♥
8 4
♦
9 7 4
♣
7 3
West
♠
A 9 4
♥
K Q 5
♦
A 10 6
♣
K 8 5 2
East
♠
Q 6 2
♥
A 10 9
♦
K J 5
♣
A J 10 4
South
♠
5
♥
J 7 6 3 2
♦
Q 8 3 2
♣
Q 9 6
North: 4 HCP, 6-2-3-2
East: 15 HCP, 3-3-3-4 (bal)
South: 5 HCP, 1-5-4-3
West: 16 HCP, 3-3-3-4 (bal)
Bidding Sequence
| S | W | N | E |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pass | 1NT | Pass | 3NT |
| Pass | Pass | Pass |
Final Comments
In 3NT we count our wnners.
1 spade
3 hearts
2 diamonds
3 clubs
That is 9 tricks for our contract.
As we used up our spade stoppers on the first round, we cannot afford to take any finesses. As the cards lie, the lead ends up in south, who has to lead away from his queens, giving us an extra trick.
Planning
Wen we have 30-32 points, and balanced hand, a game in NT is recommended. Not enough for slam.