Hand 451 — 1 NT. Knowing when to stop.
Play this handThe Deal
North
♠
K 8 4
♥
A Q 7
♦
K 9 5
♣
Q J 10 6
West
♠
6 3
♥
9 5 4 2
♦
J 10 7 3 2
♣
K 2
East
♠
A Q J 10 7 5
♥
6 3
♦
8 4
♣
A 7 3
South
♠
9 2
♥
K J 10 8
♦
A Q 6
♣
9 8 5 4
North: 15 HCP, 3-3-3-4 (bal)
East: 11 HCP, 6-2-2-3
South: 10 HCP, 2-4-3-4 (bal)
West: 4 HCP, 2-4-5-2
Bidding Sequence
| W | N | E | S |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pass | 1NT | 2S | 3H |
| Pass | Pass | Pass |
Final Comments
In 3 hearts, we count our losers.
2 spades
0 hearts
0 diamonds
2 clubs
That is 4 losers, so we make our 3H contract.
On the 3rd spade, be sure to use a high trump.
Planning
a no-trump opening does not always lead to game