Board 07

Board 07

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

Dealer:

South

Vuln:

All

W N E S
1♥
Pass Pass 1NT End

Contract:

1NT by East

East’s protective 1NT shows 13-15 points, and preferably though not necessarily a stopper in opener’s suit. West would bid game opposite an immediate 1NT overcall (16-18 points) but there is no realistic chance of game opposite at most 15 points, so he passes 1NT.