Board 04

Board 04

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

Dealer:

West

Vuln:

All

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

Contract:

4 by West

Over partner's 1NT opening, East has a 5-card major and invitational points. After the transfer she bids 2NT to show exactly five hearts and 11-12 points. West has three hearts and maximum points, so bids the major-suit game.