But in the modern style, three spades would simply invite game and the North hand is slightly too good.

The North hand was far from typical for this action, but there was no good alternative.

The 11th trick would then have come by establishing the fifth heart in the North hand.

But first look only at the North hand.

Few players would consider opening the bidding with the North hand, except perhaps in third position at favorable vulnerability.

The spade deuce in the North hand is the key card.

But the modern fashion is to open one no-trump with the North hand, and that had an ironic result.

After you have decided, look also at the North hand.

Hearts are trumps, and the lead is in the North hand.

Many players would open five clubs with the North hand, reaching a contract that succeeds easily.