Board 02

Board 02

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

Dealer:

East

Vuln:

N/S

W N E S
1♦ Pass
1♠ Pass 3♠ Pass
4♠ End

Contract:

4♠ by West

Lead:

♣Q

Most partnerships agree to respond with a 4-card major at the one level in preference to a 5-card minor at the two level, even with a strong hand. Here, West does not have the points for 2♣ anyway. East reassess in the light of the fit, and invites game. West will probably accept, especially with good intermediates.