han Posted May 31, 2008 Report Share Posted May 31, 2008 Here is another matchpoint problem from today: AQJ98xQKxQJxx Red against white. 1S - (pass) - 1NT - (pass)2C - (Dbl) - 2S - (2NT)?? 2NT is alerted as two places to play. What's your call? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
matmat Posted May 31, 2008 Report Share Posted May 31, 2008 i think i x. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mike777 Posted May 31, 2008 Report Share Posted May 31, 2008 x flexibleHopefully this is a way to show extras. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
whereagles Posted May 31, 2008 Report Share Posted May 31, 2008 3♠. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jdonn Posted May 31, 2008 Report Share Posted May 31, 2008 Jlall can yell at me if he wants but I disagree with 2♣, strongly prefer 2♠ with six good ones. In this problem I would double because I want to do something but not commit us to anything. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
helene_t Posted May 31, 2008 Report Share Posted May 31, 2008 I would double because I want to do something but not commit us to anything. I wish I could apply that strategy to my non-bridge life as well :) More seriously, I don't like x with this hand. Sounds more defensive than the hand really is. I would prefer either pass or 3♠. If x means two-and-a-half spades then I am fine with x. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rogerclee Posted May 31, 2008 Report Share Posted May 31, 2008 I would x, pull 3♥x to 3♠, pass 3♦x, and bid 3♠ over anything undoubled. I can live with 2♣ but would bid 2♠ myself. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Jlall Posted May 31, 2008 Report Share Posted May 31, 2008 I would pass, if partner can crack them that's good and if not I will balance with 3S. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gnasher Posted May 31, 2008 Report Share Posted May 31, 2008 Jlall can yell at me if he wants but I disagree with 2♣, strongly prefer 2♠ with six good ones. So do I. Why would he be yelling? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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