Board 05

Board 05

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

Dealer:

North

Vuln:

N/S

W N E S
1NT 2NT Pass
3♥ Pass 4♥ End

Contract:

4♥ by West

Lead:

♥A

It's difficult for East after North's 1NT opening, but 2NT seems best. On this deal it works well, because it prevents NS from finding a good sacrifice in 4S doubled.

Despite West showing weakness, East will probably raise to game.