Board 18

Board 18

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

Dealer:

East

Vuln:

N/S

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

Contract:

4 by East

East opens 1NT and West has game points and five hearts. She starts with a transfer to hearts and then bids 3NT to show exactly five hearts and 13+ points. Opener has three hearts and bids the major suit game.