KamalK

Hi All, Thanks you for your valuable comments and useful suggestions. What comes out clearly from the discussion is : USE JUDGEMENT AND OPEN THE SUIT AT SOME LEVEL. IF YOU DO NOT "SHOW" THE SUIT, YOU WILL NEVER "PLAY" IN THE SUIT! :)) Regards to all, Kamal

Thanks Marlowe and Paul for replies. Very useful. And thanks Paul for your encouragement. Yes one comes across hands which confuse me.....but now I will certainly keep posting for comments from all Experts. BTW, I was kibbing at the BIL when this hand was being played ;) Regards Kamal

[hv=d=n&v=n&n=s10h109843dq8763ca10&w=s3haq76dak2ckq875&e=skhj52dj10954cj963&s=saqj9876542hkdc42]399|300|Scoring: IMP[/hv] How to bid this hand? Bidding went : p-p-2♣-p 2♦-p-2♠-p 2NT-p-3♣-p 3NT-p-4♦-p 4♥-p-4NT-p-p-p The partnership didnt play in Spades! They played 4NT!! Can you pls tell : 1. How does one bid these 10-card suits? 2. How to tell partner you have a long suit? 3. Try for Grand or settle for 4? 4. How should the bidding have gone? All at table were confused ;) My first posting here so pardon any errors please. Not familiar with software :) Thanks in advance. Kamal

It would be interesting if you could have a session on the various conventions of opps interference over 1NT opening by dealer. And your suggestions would be welcome. Regards, Kamal

Sorry, didnt mention that the query is with reference to mail posted by AWM please. Kamal

Thanks, but couple of questions here. 1. What would be your rebid when P responds 2♦ after you open 2♣ 2. If my profile mentions "2♣=22+" do I *have* to open 2♣ with a 22+ HCP hand? Thanks. Kamal