Board 06
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Dealer:
East
Vuln:
E/W
| W | N | E | S |
| 1♥ | Pass | ||
| Pass | Double | Pass | 1NT |
| Pass | 3NT | End |
Contract:
3NT by South
North’s protective double shows about 3 points fewer than an opening bid. South would need 6-9 points to bid 1NT opposite an immediate double. A protective double could be 3 points weaker so South must be 3 points stronger. South’s 1NT shows 9-12 points and heart stoppers. North knows his side has at least 25 points.
It is important for South to bid no-trumps rather than diamonds because she knows that partner cannot have a heart stop.