Board 24

Board 24

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

Dealer:

West

Vuln:

None

W N E S
1♥ Pass Pass 1♠
Pass 4♠ End

Contract:

4♠ by South

Lead:

♣K

North has opening points but no suitable bid over 1♥. South has a reasonable protective 1♠. With excellent spade support, and knowing that partner is short in hearts, North bids game.