mike777 Posted October 4, 2007 Report Share Posted October 4, 2007 don't you play some sort of new minor forcing? this is with a pick up partner, no agreements I would think if you are playing with a pickup partner, int or higher self rated then even with zero discussion(common) a bid of a new minor must be one round forcing at a minimum. one x...one y......1nt........2new minor. IF partner did not mean it that way, you can always discuss it after the deal. :) No. Geography hits again. If you are playing with an English partner, then with zero discussion: 1C - 1H - 1NT - 2D shows a weak hand with diamonds and hearts. 1D - 1H - 1NT - 2C is either 'checkback' (equivalent of NMF) or a weak hand with clubs and hearts... I'd hate to have to guess which. I will rephrase:1) I am playing with franceshinden....on bbo2) zero system discussion3) she bids new minor at 2 level4) I choose 100% to never pass..I bid something...5) if incorrect she will tell me at end of deal6) :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
helene_t Posted October 4, 2007 Report Share Posted October 4, 2007 No. Geography hits again. If you are playing with an English partner, then with zero discussion: 1C - 1H - 1NT - 2D shows a weak hand with diamonds and hearts. 1D - 1H - 1NT - 2C is either 'checkback' (equivalent of NMF) or a weak hand with clubs and hearts... I'd hate to have to guess which. Sounds pretty universal to me. But glad to hear, I will feel at home in England. I will be playing a lot of 2♣ contracts in 0-3 fits with combined 34 points, like I always did. :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gwnn Posted October 4, 2007 Report Share Posted October 4, 2007 I'm sure you have made at least half of those contract Helene. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jdeegan Posted October 4, 2007 Report Share Posted October 4, 2007 :) This is an unusual auction. Partner bypassed spades in order to bid 1NT, then showed four spades. He/she must be 4-2-4-3 or 4-3-4-2 with a hand that suggests notrump. Give up on the diamond slam. 4♦ is forcing, but it is not the right bid. As several commentators pointed out, it sounds like a cue bid in support of spades. Follow partner's lead and bid 3NT. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
helene_t Posted October 4, 2007 Report Share Posted October 4, 2007 I'm sure you have made at least half of those contract Helene. Lol, once p passed me in a CBS 3♣. 3♣ making in the 3-2 fit, while at the other table it was 6N down one. It was Board-A-Match :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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