suleiman22

Yeah, passing seems like the best choice there. :)

Haha! Very funny lol

For me with only 5 points... I cannot force myself to go 4♥ here. I play slightly conservative and my style tells me no for this bid.

I definitely think that South, knowing he/she has a nine-card spade fit with partner, should bid 4♠ here. 4♥ gives a minimal gain if it is not made and as South you are not even sure if they will or not. 4♠ seems like it is a fine contract that even playing just from south's position with no knowledge of partner's hand I would bid 4♠. Suleiman

With a 3-2 trump break about 68% likely, I would play as if opps held that. I would guard against an overruff in ♦ by using my king and bet on a 3-2 trump break. Thanks for the response!

I think with a very strong 8-card suit you have to go 5♥. I agree with some of the other players who say that the double sounds too much like penalty. Your partner knows you are not crazy when you bid 5♥- you have something:) Suleiman

Oops! lol you are right you can only lose one but you have to lose one. sorry!

Hmm. Interesting. Thanks for sharing! Suleiman

I was just making a joke ;)

Thanks very much Vampyr! Now I see 4♥. Suleiman

Thanks a lot aguahombre and the hog! I now see that in situations like 1♠ 1NT that whatever bid I make does not show my strength. Thanks guys! :)

Again my little skill at bridge undermines me... I see no reason not to open 2♥ weak. Am I missing something? Were there bids before me I did not see? Thanks! Suleiman

I read this and see a surprising amount of people opening one club, a bid I would not usually make with this type of hand. This hand seems like a perfect 1NT hand for many reasons as in PhilKing's post. Am I missing something? Why are you guys bidding one club? Please explain- thanks! Suleiman

Sorry if I sound like I have never used a computer before- how do I spoiler my answer? ;) Cannot seem to figure it out- new to the site.