Finch Posted June 28, 2007 Report Share Posted June 28, 2007 Nice to see my analysis is correct on Hand 2.4♥ is -1 on a ♦ lead and makes on any other lead.You can only take 7 tricks in NT. Your analysis is only "correct" because partner does not have a 1NT overcall. The lack of any sort of diamond stop is a fairly notable feature. (North's pass of the 1NT overcall is also a little strange) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
P_Marlowe Posted June 28, 2007 Report Share Posted June 28, 2007 Partner holding 16HCP opposite a forcing 2Dresponse believed (?!) 3C forcing, if he believedit nonforcing, than he should look for a differentcall, you did believe that it was non forcing and choose pass. It is possible you're right. It is also possible that your partner felt stuck. He may have felt No Trump didn't look good: you have implied that you have no spade stopper, and the overcaller (assuming it shows 8+ hcp) is an odds on favorite to have the king of clubs. Even if 3 clubs is nonforcing, I would be tempted to use it with the West hand, because if East is minimum game is hardly a sure thing. That is fine. But if you are making the nf 3Cbid, than you are responsible, if game was on and the partnership missed it.Sometimes one has to make a decision,and the decision may turn out wrong. That is all, no need to discuss, but the partnership should have a understandingabout the forcing nature of a 3C bid. With kind regardsMarlowe Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
foo Posted June 28, 2007 Report Share Posted June 28, 2007 Does 2♦ still show 10 HCP in competition? For some reason, I had it in my head that it was a free bid, and only showed 8+.... A 2/1 in a new suit by Responder in a Contested Auction promises 10+ HCP and a suit 5+ cards long.If Advancer passes it is 100% Forcing. Whether Opener's rebid of their orginal suit shows extra or not when Advancer competes rather than passing is a bit more controversial. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
foo Posted June 28, 2007 Report Share Posted June 28, 2007 Nice to see my analysis is correct on Hand 2.4♥ is -1 on a ♦ lead and makes on any other lead.You can only take 7 tricks in NT. Your analysis is only "correct" because partner does not have a 1NT overcall. The lack of any sort of diamond stop is a fairly notable feature. (North's pass of the 1NT overcall is also a little strange) Yes, we both know a better auction would've been along the lines of (1♦)-1♠-(3♦!)-?? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Echognome Posted June 28, 2007 Report Share Posted June 28, 2007 Nice to see my analysis is correct on Hand 2.4♥ is -1 on a ♦ lead and makes on any other lead.You can only take 7 tricks in NT. Your analysis is only "correct" because partner does not have a 1NT overcall. The lack of any sort of diamond stop is a fairly notable feature. (North's pass of the 1NT overcall is also a little strange) Yes, we both know a better auction would've been along the lines of (1♦)-1♠-(3♦!)-?? Why? You don't like your chances in 4 spades? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jdonn Posted June 29, 2007 Report Share Posted June 29, 2007 Nice to see my analysis is correct on Hand 2.4♥ is -1 on a ♦ lead and makes on any other lead.You can only take 7 tricks in NT. Lol well analyzed sir. Nice 1NT bid! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
foo Posted June 29, 2007 Report Share Posted June 29, 2007 Nice to see my analysis is correct on Hand 2.4♥ is -1 on a ♦ lead and makes on any other lead.You can only take 7 tricks in NT. Lol well analyzed sir. Nice 1NT bid! Actually, it's a horrible 1N Overcall. I completely agree with Frances on that point. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
foo Posted June 29, 2007 Report Share Posted June 29, 2007 Nice to see my analysis is correct on Hand 2.4♥ is -1 on a ♦ lead and makes on any other lead.You can only take 7 tricks in NT. Your analysis is only "correct" because partner does not have a 1NT overcall. The lack of any sort of diamond stop is a fairly notable feature. (North's pass of the 1NT overcall is also a little strange) Yes, we both know a better auction would've been along the lines of (1♦)-1♠-(3♦!)-?? Why? You don't like your chances in 4 spades? Well, the Moysian that E doesn't know about can certainly lead to some interesting assumptions and bidding... My best guess is that E would make the forcing call of 3♥ intending this as a way to show an Invitational hand with 3 card support and a side suit. Although a simple raise to 3♠ is also reasonable. Bottom line is that DD there are only 9 tricks in ♠'s for EW.4♠ is -1 on the ?obvious? trump lead. 4♠ makes on any other lead.; but the line of play needed to make is fairly precise. Given that, I think 4♠ is a superior contract to 4♥ by just a smidge. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
helene_t Posted June 29, 2007 Report Share Posted June 29, 2007 1) OK, p thought 3♣ was forcing and you thought it was not. Good opportunity to make an agreement. I think it should be forcing. A weak hand can just pass, wainting for the reopening double, or use G/B2NT if you play that. May depend on the range of 2♦, though. If it can be 8 HCP or (even less), opener should have an invitational way of showing long clubs as well. 2) This is not a 1NT overcall. 1♠ is normal. If it's inconceivable to overcall on a four-bagger, he must pass. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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