Board 04

Board 04

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

Dealer:

West

Vuln:

All

W N E S
1♣ Pass 1♦ Pass
1♥ Pass 3NT End

Contract:

3NT by East

When East hears partner's heart bid, she bids 3NT expecting a favourable spade lead, which she duly receives.

She might alternatively bid 3NT immediately.