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.