Board 06

Board 06

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

Dealer:

East

Vuln:

E/W

W N E S
1 Pass
1 Pass 1 Pass
4NT Pass 5 Pass
6 End

Contract:

6 by East

Lead:

10

On the normal rule for 4-4-4-1 hands ('highest 4-card minor'), East should open 1. There is no need for anything from West other than 1, leaving plenty of space to investigate. North really ought to rebid 1, and the spade slam is found easily. If North does decide on 1NT, then West will bid 6NT.