Board 03

Board 03

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

Dealer:

South

Vuln:

E/W

W N E S
1NT
Pass 2♣ Pass 2♦
End

Contract:

2♦ by South

North does not fancy partner's chances with 1NT, but has a perfect hand for one of the 'special' weak Stayman cases – both majors and a diamond suit. She plans to pass anything partner bids, and South is pleased to end up in 2♦ rather than 1NT.