Board 04

Board 04

9 8 5 2
Q 10 9 8
9 8
K 10 9
A 10 7 4 3
K 7 6
2
A J 6 3
N
W   E
 
S
K Q J
A 3 2
A K Q J 5 4
7
6
J 5 4
10 7 6 3
Q 8 5 4 2

Dealer:

West

Vuln:

All

W N E S
1 Pass 2 Pass
2 Pass 4NT Pass
5 Pass 7NT End

Contract:

7NT by East

Lead:

4

East starts with a quiet 2 response. West shows a minimum hand with five spades. East is now interested in a slam and uses RKCB, finding partner with both missing key cards. East can see thirteen likely tricks even in no-trumps: 5 spades, 6 diamonds, and two other aces.