jakob_r Posted July 6, 2008 Report Share Posted July 6, 2008 Playing 2/1 what is the meaning of 3♦ in this auction 1♣-1♥, 1♠-3♣, 3♦-3♥,4♣-a.p. and is 4♣ passable? Sorry if im posting in the wrong forum :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mike777 Posted July 6, 2008 Report Share Posted July 6, 2008 Playing 2/1 what is the meaning of 3♦ in this auction 1♣-1♥, 1♠-3♣, 3♦-3♥,4♣-a.p. and is 4♣ passable? Sorry if im posting in the wrong forum :) I play 3c here is invite, good invite. NOT game force.3d=cue for 3nt NOT game force.3H=cue for 3nt NOT game force.4c=passable but pretty good hand. If it matters after 3c I play 4d at anytime in auction by either party to be rkc for clubs........ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nige1 Posted July 6, 2008 Report Share Posted July 6, 2008 Playing 2/1 what is the meaning of 3♦ in this auction1♣-1♥, 1♠-3♣, 3♦-3♥,4♣-a.p.and is 4♣ passable?Sorry if im posting in the wrong forum :)I don't know 2/1 :( but since when has ignorance deterred the expression of opinions? :) From first principles :)3 ♦ = 4th suit asking for a ♦ stop e.g. ♠ Axxx ♥ x ♦ Jxx ♣ AKxxx3 ♥ = Natural or waiting move in case opener has a ♦ stop after all.4 ♣ = Natural non-forcing unless 4th suit is game-forcing (as many agree it to be). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gnasher Posted July 6, 2008 Report Share Posted July 6, 2008 3d=cue for 3nt NOT game force.3H=cue for 3nt NOT game force. Have you been spending too much time in Ken's company? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gnasher Posted July 6, 2008 Report Share Posted July 6, 2008 3♦ = asking for a diamond stop, denies three hearts3♥ = denying a diamond stop, showing five decent hearts and suggesting a 5-2 fit4♣ = to play I'm not a big fan of auctions that are forcing to game or four of a minor, but it seems sensible that this 4♣ should be non-forcing, because both hands are limited. If 1♠ were forcing, I'd want 4♣ to be forcing too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
han Posted July 6, 2008 Report Share Posted July 6, 2008 Welcome to the forums Jacob. I agree with gnasher's answer. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
skjaeran Posted July 6, 2008 Report Share Posted July 6, 2008 Welcome to the forums Jacob. I agree with gnasher's answer. Agree on both counts. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kenrexford Posted July 6, 2008 Report Share Posted July 6, 2008 Hey! With which gnasher answer do you gentlemen agree?!?!? :rolleyes: I mean, I agree with one of them myself. Which makes me disagree with the implication of the other. LOL Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
han Posted July 6, 2008 Report Share Posted July 6, 2008 I agree with exactly one of them. I don't have an opinion on the other. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
skjaeran Posted July 7, 2008 Report Share Posted July 7, 2008 Hey! With which gnasher answer do you gentlemen agree?!?!? :rolleyes: I mean, I agree with one of them myself. Which makes me disagree with the implication of the other. LOL I agree with the post where he said something bridgewise. I haven't got a clue regarding who's spent (too much or too little) time in your company, Ken! B) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
andy_h Posted July 7, 2008 Report Share Posted July 7, 2008 3♦ = asking for a diamond stop, denies three hearts3♥ = denying a diamond stop, showing five decent hearts and suggesting a 5-2 fit4♣ = to playAgree. Welcome Jakob. :rolleyes: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
helene_t Posted July 7, 2008 Report Share Posted July 7, 2008 Agree with Gnasher. Suppose opener had something like QxxxJxxAQAJxx I.e. a diamond stopper and 3-card hearts support (yes, I know many prefer to rebid 1NT with this hand but suppose ftsota that we play up-the-line). Then I think opener should bid 3♥. Responder can then temporize with 3♠ to find 3NT. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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