Page 214 - Learn Bridge Ver2_Neat

Scores: 3NT - 10; 4Ì - 8; 4Í - 6; spade part score 3; other part score -
1.

Hand 5.
Hand 5 - dealer South
North South North South
1Ë Í K J 10 3 Í Q 2
1Í 2Ë Ì J 6 2 Ì K Q 5 3
Pass Ë J 8 Ë A Q 10 7 3
Ê 10 6 5 3 Ê 8 4
Although South holds the right points
for 1NT it is not quite balanced enough perhaps so open the longest suit.
North must bid with 7 points and he can bid a suit at the 1 level so 1Í.
South must NOT bid 2Ì and this would show considerable extra
strength and so is content with 2Ë.
North now knows a 5+ diamonds and 12-16 points. While this is not a
great contract it is probably the best that can be done as no game is likely.
You should notice that if South had decided to open 1NT, North
would pass and this contract is considerably better than 2Ë. However, that
does not make it correct.
The great player, Terence Reese said, “If you cannot get into the best
possible contract, get into the best contract possible!”
Scores: 1NT - 10; 2Ë - 8; Higher contracts - 1.

Hand 6.

North South Hand 6 - dealer West (who passes)
1Í 2Ë North South
2Ì 4Í Í A Q 10 7 6 2 Í K 9 3
6Í Pass Ì A K 10 4 Ì Q 6 2
Ë Q 8 Ë A K 7 4 2
North has 15 points and a nice Ê 10 Ê 3 2
6-4 shape. If he can find a fit with
partner this will be a great hand.
South has 12 points, quite enough to respond at the 2 level and should
bid his longest suit. If there are any of you who feels the need to bid 3NT
and not 2Ë you will see why this is so wrong. If 3NT is bid it puts North

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