Board 02

Board 02

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

Dealer:

East

Vuln:

N/S

W N E S
1 Pass
Pass 1 Pass 1NT
End

Contract:

1NT by South

Lead:

9

South has good points but there is no suitable bid over 1. North has a reasonable protective 1. North might be as light as 5 points, but South decides 1NT will be better that 1, especially with two stops in hearts.