skjaeran Posted June 21, 2007 Report Share Posted June 21, 2007 We were told up front that 2NT was undiscussed. Obviously if 2NT would have been lebensohl, as it is in my regular partnerships, we would not pass. If I do decide to bid on, I would bid 3NT not 3S. I have already expressed doubt about playing in NT by doubling twice, rather than bidding NT on either round, and if 3NT is making at all, it's far more likely to be making with us as declarer - just give partner J10x, Qx or even Jxx in spades (J10 doubleton might do it if opener doesn't have the 9 of spades). We must also have some type of diamond support for 3NT because we haven't bid our own suit, though admittedly probably only 3, not KQJx In short, I think it close between pass and 3NT. I wouldn't bid 3S. I agree. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Edmunte1 Posted June 21, 2007 Report Share Posted June 21, 2007 I agree with Frances, 2NT should be played as Scrambling. If we didn't discussed that, pass is normal Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Jlall Posted June 21, 2007 Report Share Posted June 21, 2007 What I don't like are my current choices opposite a pd who could have no more than 40-12-23= 4 HCP. you sure about that? Well, since ♠Ax♥AQ87♦KQJ9♣AQJ is 23 HCP and Opener's minimum is usually 11-12 for this sequence that leaves only 4-5 HCP at most for pd. Unless... Justin, are you implying that Opener psyched? No, I'm implying your math is bad :P Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Foxx Posted June 22, 2007 Report Share Posted June 22, 2007 Three notrump. Maybe dummy will have the aforementioned ♠Qx, ♠Jxx, etc. Maybe East will be looking at the spade queen or jack and West, with our help, will talk himself out of a spade lead altogether. There's something very impotent-feeling about dropping in 3♦ with this hand, although it sure could easily be right. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
whereagles Posted June 22, 2007 Report Share Posted June 22, 2007 I'm gonna pass. Unless pard can produce a rather unlikely Axxxx of diamonds, I don't see how we're gonna make 3NT. And even then... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Apollo81 Posted June 22, 2007 Report Share Posted June 22, 2007 I'd pass, not completely happy with it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fluffy Posted June 23, 2007 Report Share Posted June 23, 2007 was it a trap then? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
han Posted June 23, 2007 Report Share Posted June 23, 2007 A highly entertaining and educational thread. I think pass is probably best. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jdonn Posted June 23, 2007 Author Report Share Posted June 23, 2007 Partner had JTx Jxx Axxx xxx lol (and yes, opener had the rest and was still bidding like a moron.) I'm convinced pass is best in the long run, but 3NT is the only winner this time. If partner didn't have the jack of spades we avoided a 28 point game that has no play, and based on skill not luck. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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