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IMPs, All vul. Dealer West [who passes]
North
AKQ103
Q73
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KQ964
1S - 2H
3C - 3S
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3C shows some extras OR very shapely. Default minimum hands would rebid 2S which does not promise any suit quality or extra length, or 2NT if both unbids stopped.
Question 1: What is the difference between 3S and 4S calls for responder's second bid, in your opinion?
Question 2: What do you bid now?
PS. I don't know how to set up a poll or insert a hand diagram.
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Posted 2008-September-28, 08:25
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Posted 2008-September-28, 08:31
1. 4♠ is saying "I don't want to play with you anymore", while 3♠ is a normal bid.
2. I'd bid 5♦, exclusion Blacky, planning to look for ♥K later on.
2. I'd bid 5♦, exclusion Blacky, planning to look for ♥K later on.
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Posted 2008-September-28, 08:46
4♠ is a picture bid. It shows something like hhx in spades and hhxxx in hearts and denies minor suit controls.
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Posted 2008-September-28, 09:14
Hi,
Before answering your questions:
3C is certainly ok, but I prefer 3H by a fair margin,
you have found a fit, show the fit, it will help partner
a lot more than the 3C bid.
#1 4S is weaker than 3S, i.e. it showes a min. hand
for 2H, it will usually be based on a bal. hand, at
most a weak NT
#2 4C cue, over 4D I will bid 4H, which should also
a cue based on values in the suit, maybe partner
can read it as the Queen of hearts, if 4H will be
interpreted as Last Train, i.e. add. strength, this
would be fine too.
With kind regards
Marlowe
Before answering your questions:
3C is certainly ok, but I prefer 3H by a fair margin,
you have found a fit, show the fit, it will help partner
a lot more than the 3C bid.
#1 4S is weaker than 3S, i.e. it showes a min. hand
for 2H, it will usually be based on a bal. hand, at
most a weak NT
#2 4C cue, over 4D I will bid 4H, which should also
a cue based on values in the suit, maybe partner
can read it as the Queen of hearts, if 4H will be
interpreted as Last Train, i.e. add. strength, this
would be fine too.
With kind regards
Marlowe
With kind regards
Uwe Gebhardt (P_Marlowe)
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Posted 2008-September-28, 13:59
I like 3♥ rather than 3♣ also.
Given the decisions to date, 5♦ Exclusion. If partner answers 5♥, he has 0, and I pass. If partner answers 5♠, I bid 6♥, which should be choice. If partner bids 5NT, I bid 6♦, which should be LTTC, IMO, and hope that partner recognizes the heart King and the key.
Given the decisions to date, 5♦ Exclusion. If partner answers 5♥, he has 0, and I pass. If partner answers 5♠, I bid 6♥, which should be choice. If partner bids 5NT, I bid 6♦, which should be LTTC, IMO, and hope that partner recognizes the heart King and the key.
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Posted 2008-September-28, 14:08
kenrexford, on Sep 28 2008, 11:59 AM, said:
I like 3♥ rather than 3♣ also.
Given the decisions to date, 5♦ Exclusion. If partner answers 5♥, he has 0, and I pass. If partner answers 5♠, I bid 6♥, which should be choice. If partner bids 5NT, I bid 6♦, which should be LTTC, IMO, and hope that partner recognizes the heart King and the key.
Given the decisions to date, 5♦ Exclusion. If partner answers 5♥, he has 0, and I pass. If partner answers 5♠, I bid 6♥, which should be choice. If partner bids 5NT, I bid 6♦, which should be LTTC, IMO, and hope that partner recognizes the heart King and the key.
Agree with Ken.
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