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.