Board 01

Board 01

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

Dealer:

North

Vuln:

None

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

Contract:

4 by North

Lead:

K

South uses Stayman and the 4 contract is found easily.

Trumps are drawn in three rounds, and the other two trumps will eventually be made separately. The remaining side-suit winners bring the total to nine tricks. Declarer must rely on a finesse in hearts. She leads a small heart from hand and plays the queen. This wins the trick, because East holds the king.

Declarer loses just a heart and two diamonds.