Board 01

Board 01

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

Dealer:

North

Vuln:

None

W N E S
1 Pass 2
Pass 2 Pass 3
Pass 4 End

Contract:

4 by North

Lead:

7

When North repeats her spades, South shows a fit and an invitational hand with 3. North might bid 4 or pass.

Had North opened 1NT, South would look for a heart fit, and the pair would end in 3NT.