Board 11

Board 11

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

Dealer:

South

Vuln:

None

W N E S
Pass
1 Double 4 End

Contract:

4 by West

Lead:

A

North has an acceptable double over West's 1 opening. With 6-card support and a weak highly distributional hand, East should raise to game. If she bids 3 instead, opener will bid game anyway.