Board 12

Board 12

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

Dealer:

West

Vuln:

N/S

W N E S
Pass 1NT Pass 2
Pass 2 End

Contract:

2 by North

Lead:

8

South transfers the 1NT opener to 2.

Note that West should not try to show his diamond suit by doubling the 2 transfer bid, because the suit quality is poor. The test is, 'would I be happy for the suit to be led?', and the answer is no if partner has the ace.