Board 08

Board 08

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

Dealer:

West

Vuln:

None

W N E S
1NT Pass 2 Pass
2 Pass 3NT Pass
4 End

Contract:

4 by West

West opens 1NT and East has game points and five spades She starts with a transfer to spades and then bids 3NT to show exactly five spades and 13+ points. Opener has three spades and bids the major suit game.