Board 01

Board 01

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

Dealer:

North

Vuln:

None

W N E S
1NT Pass 2♦
Pass 2♥ End

Contract:

2♥ by North

With such a weak hand, South spares partner's embarrassment by allowing her to play in 2♥ via a transfer and pass.