Board 08

Board 08

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

Dealer:

West

Vuln:

None

W N E S
1 Pass 1 Pass
1 Pass 2 Pass
2 End

Contract:

2 by West

East has game strength when partner opens, and starts by showing the heart suit. When partner rebids spades, East is interested in 3NT, but should just double-check that partner has a club stop, by bidding a Fourth-Suit-Forcing 2. When partner denies by rebidding diamonds, East reluctantly passes.