microcap Posted March 7, 2007 Report Share Posted March 7, 2007 A simple one for a change. You hold:[hv=d=n&v=n&s=sk32h832da105c9643]133|100|Scoring: IMP[/hv]. Partner opens 1♥ in first hand, RHO passes. You are playing 2♥ as a constructive raise, so taking a dim view of your 4-3-3-3 hand you opt for 1NT. [feel free to comment here as well] LHO throws in a natural 2♣ bid. Partner jumps to 3♥. Do you go to game, pass, or something else [though I can't think of what it might be.] :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
P_Marlowe Posted March 7, 2007 Report Share Posted March 7, 2007 1NT is ok, but being super max. 4H is clear. Marlowe Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pbleighton Posted March 7, 2007 Report Share Posted March 7, 2007 1NT wouldn't be my call with a king and an ace, but no big deal. 4H is clear now, you have the absolute max for your bid. Peter Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mikeh Posted March 7, 2007 Report Share Posted March 7, 2007 I agree with 1N.. 4333 hands should be downgraded and that offsets the upgrade for the controls. 4♥ is now clear. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Jlall Posted March 7, 2007 Report Share Posted March 7, 2007 umm, I would bid 4H. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Walddk Posted March 7, 2007 Report Share Posted March 7, 2007 Unanimous. I would even raise with a heart less and one more diamond. The 3rd trump is a very good card, combined with three controls (great for high level suit contracts). And who knows, I might even have a ruffing value! ♠ AQxx♥ AKQxxx♦ Qx♣ x Roland Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
microcap Posted March 8, 2007 Author Report Share Posted March 8, 2007 Rex passed and I didn't think it was close either. I am a more intuitive player, and would have bid 4♥ fast enough to fry my mouse. Rex is a pure scientist who has read and absorbed every book ever written on bidding. This is why we fight all the time! :P :D :D Over the years, I would say the forum backs Rex about 70% of the time and me 30% of the time, so even when I think he is nuts, I post a hand like this one. Anyway, Rex said he figured I had 6 losers and he only had 2 cover cards and 4-3-3-3 so he passed. He did say that red he would bid 4♥ for the standard IMP probability reasons. My hand was: [hv=d=s&v=n&s=saq7haqj1097dq73c8]133|100|Scoring: IMP[/hv] and 4♥ made easily. PS : West bailed us out by bidding 4♣ which we doubled and set 3 for a 2 imp pickup! :P Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HeartA Posted March 8, 2007 Report Share Posted March 8, 2007 I would have raised to 2H with my prime 7 hcp. 1NT is acceptable though. Now I would bid 4H for sure. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fluffy Posted March 8, 2007 Report Share Posted March 8, 2007 1NT is clear to me, I don't have extras. 4♥ mainly because of the 4 small clubs. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Edmunte1 Posted March 8, 2007 Report Share Posted March 8, 2007 I would have bid 2♥. 4♥ is now obvious. Partner should have very good ♥'s and 2 outside usefull honours, so 4♥ is definitely a worthy try Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Apollo81 Posted March 8, 2007 Report Share Posted March 8, 2007 4♥ wtp Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
microcap Posted March 8, 2007 Author Report Share Posted March 8, 2007 i didnt think there was a problem either---Rex will have to fend for himself if he chooses to. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
etsand Posted March 8, 2007 Report Share Posted March 8, 2007 My hand was: Dealer: South Vul: None Scoring: IMP ♠ AQ7 ♥ AQJ1097 ♦ Q73 ♣ 8 and 4♥ made easily. Would anyone have opened this hand 1H and rebid 4H (rather than 3H) over 1NT response? [5 loser hand with self-sufficient suit.] Eric S. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
han Posted March 8, 2007 Report Share Posted March 8, 2007 I wouldn't bid 4H with the strong hand. Losercount is for losers. 4H with the 7-count is normal. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pbleighton Posted March 8, 2007 Report Share Posted March 8, 2007 "Would anyone have opened this hand 1H and rebid 4H (rather than 3H) over 1NT response? [5 loser hand with self-sufficient suit.]" Everyone's entitles to their own loser count evaluation, but I count 7 possible losers, and 5-6 probable losers. Opposite a random 6 count, 4H is a poor contract. Peter Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
whereagles Posted March 8, 2007 Report Share Posted March 8, 2007 obvious 4♥ bid. all pts are working Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Free Posted March 8, 2007 Report Share Posted March 8, 2007 1NT is ok, too many losers and poor shape. Now I'll bid 4♥. Seems clear cut... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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