karlson Posted July 1, 2008 Report Share Posted July 1, 2008 [hv=d=e&v=b&s=sajtxxhxdaj9xct8x]133|100|Scoring: IMP3♦ - p - p - 3♥ p - ?[/hv] Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pclayton Posted July 2, 2008 Report Share Posted July 2, 2008 3N. Tough problem but I think 3♠ aims for a narrow target when 4♠ is better than 3N on a 5-3. Plus I have to do somethin with dem diamonds in spades. In 3N we might have the choice of going after hearts or spades. Pard isn't barred over 3N either. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
655321 Posted July 2, 2008 Report Share Posted July 2, 2008 3NT, but I don't feel strongly about this. If we have a spade fit, 3NT may still be OK (unless they run the clubs.)3♠ is a very reasonable alternative. Either bid seems to me better than passing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Echognome Posted July 2, 2008 Report Share Posted July 2, 2008 Good title. I think this is a tough problem and that any of pass, 3♠, and 3NT could work out well. Let me talk aloud through them. Pass - Partner is only balancing and this may be our only chance for a plus score. We do have two aces that will help partner out. 3♠ - Great if we catch three spades from partner. I think however, that partner may double with some 3=5=1=4 hands (I know I would). He may be 3=6=x=y though and 4♠ is the superior contract. I just think the odds are against 3♠ working out as it pretty much rules out getting to 3NT if that's the right spot. 3NT - Well, we have good stoppers in diamonds and may avoid something like diamonds being 7=4=0=2 around the table and getting an opening lead ruffing finesse. Certainly has a lot of upside for the vulnerable game. All in all, I'm going to go with 3NT, but certainly not with any great conviction. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
the hog Posted July 2, 2008 Report Share Posted July 2, 2008 Even pass could work out well. At Imps I think 3NT is better than 3S. At MPs ?? the same I guess, but would not crime a pass. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
neilkaz Posted July 2, 2008 Report Share Posted July 2, 2008 Another vote for 3N as we aren't terribly likely to catch pard with 3♠ support and I really don't think it good odds to pass 3♥ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Jlall Posted July 2, 2008 Report Share Posted July 2, 2008 3N seems so obvious I am surprised people think it is a tough problem. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kenrexford Posted July 2, 2008 Report Share Posted July 2, 2008 3N seems so obvious I am surprised people think it is a tough problem. But, you have five spades. :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CSGibson Posted July 2, 2008 Report Share Posted July 2, 2008 Double for take-out. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CSGibson Posted July 2, 2008 Report Share Posted July 2, 2008 Since I can't hear anyone laughing, I take it back. 3N. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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