Board 01

Board 01

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

Dealer:

North

Vuln:

None

W N E S
1 Pass 4
End

Contract:

4 by North

When South's partner opens 1, not only does she hope 4 is a decent bet, but also wants to prevent opponents finding a good sacrifice in spades. So she bids 4 directly.