Duplicate battle 21 vs 19 HCPs.
North being vulnerable is unlikely to bid a weak 2♠ s with only 5 cards.
East will pass.
South will bid 1♥
West has a choice, 2♦ or probably better to double to show support for ♠ s. The shape is not great for the double as partner will often bid ♣ s, but could correct to ♦ s.
North has a choice - pass or probably better to show the ♠ s.
East can show 8+HCPs and the unbid minors with a double.
South will rebid the ♥ s with 2♥ s
West will bid 3♦
North will probably pass.
Eat will pass.
South would like to bid, but with the adverse vulnerability and though 13HCPs with 2 unsupported Qs, it is weaker than 13 in normal play. 3♥ would have given a good result.
A difficult hand to bid and one that is difficult to play as well. 6 different results ♦ a making 9 or 10. ♥ s making 7, 8, 9 and 10. The opponents have to do the right things as well!
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