Board 02

Board 02

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

Dealer:

East

Vuln:

N/S

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

Contract:

6 by East

Lead:

10

West has a strong hand and support, so switches suit first. East rebids 1NT to show her strength. West decides against looking for a slam despite the joint 30 points, because she has only one ace and partner has indicated a flat hand. East on the other hand, now knows partner has strong support for her 5-card major, and does have two aces, so goes for the slam.