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.