Board 01

Board 01

♠ 9 8
♥ A Q J 10 6
♦ K Q 4
♣ K 4 2
♠ Q J 10 5 4
♥ 2
♦ A 8 6 2
♣ 10 9 3
N
W   E
 
S
♠ A K 3 2
♥ 8 7 5 4 3
♦ –
♣ A Q J 8
♠ 7 6
♥ K 9
♦ J 10 9 7 5 3
♣ 7 6 5

Dealer:

North

Vuln:

None

W N E S
1♥ Pass Pass
1♠ Pass 4♠ End

Contract:

4♠ by West

Lead:

♦K

East has opening points but no suitable bid over 1♥. West has a reasonable protective 1♠. With excellent spade support, and knowing that partner is short in hearts, East bids game.