Hand 24 - 1NT vs 1 Major

This is chapter 24 in the story of my attempt to determine if it is better to open 1♠ or 1NT with 15 to 17 HCP and a five card ♠ suit.

The journey started with this post:
Later On

Here is the twenty-fourth hand I generated:

	North ♠KT ♥AK8 ♦653 ♣Q9875
West ♠AQJ83 ♥Q4 ♦K92 ♣K62		East ♠954 ♥JT52 ♦QJ8 ♣T43
	South ♠762 ♥9763 ♦AT74 ♣AJ

Dealer is West and everyone vulnerable.

Double Dummy:
1NT can make by N/S
2♦ can make by N/S
2♣ can make by N/S
1♥ can make by N/S
1♠ can make by E/W

Analysis

If West opens up 1NT I think this is where they will play.

What happens if West opens 1♠?

I also think this is where they will play! No one really has a bid after. North just might risk a 2♣ overcall but it is such a bad suit they really shouldn't.

1NT can make -- but by N/S!!! If East plays in 1NT they will certainly go down on a fourth best ♣ lead.

1♠ does (just barely!) make. So I am giving 1♠ the win.

To see the table where all the hands are listed click HERE!