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.