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.