Intermediate 24/9/2015 Hand 4

Board 4 West Deals Both Vul	♠ J 3 ♥ K Q 8 3 ♦ A 8 7 ♣ A K 6 5
♠ 10 9 6 5 2 ♥ J 5 ♦ K 10 5 4 ♣ 8 4	N W E S	♠ 8 ♥ A 9 7 4 2 ♦ Q 6 3 2 ♣ J 9 7
	♠ A K Q 7 4 ♥ 10 6 ♦ J 9 ♣ Q 10 3 2

NS 4♠; NS 3N; NS 5♣; NS 2♥; NS 1♦; Par +620

West	North	East	South
Pass	1 ♣	1 ♥	1 ♠
Pass	1 NT	Pass	3 ♣
Pass	3 NT	All pass

Lead: ♦ 2

East's 1H overcall is of the ropey variety, bidding for biddings sake. Assuming this is ACOL North has shown 15-17hcp and is balanced. It is not clear what South is doing with 3C. There are enough points for game so should just bid 3 NT. If 1S shows 5 spades then no need for checkback stayman, otherwise South should bid 2C to check for a 5-3 spade fit (assuming partnership plays this).

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