Board 05

Board 05

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

Dealer:

North

Vuln:

N/S

W N E S
1 Pass 1
Pass 2 Pass Pass
2 End

Contract:

2 by West

Lead:

J

East has no bid over the opening 1, and West isn't strong enough to bid on the first round. But when opponents stop at 2, West adds three points and bids 2. East knows that partner must have less than six points and passes, but will raise if South bids 3.