kenrexford Posted August 19, 2008 Report Share Posted August 19, 2008 I'm bidding 1NT the first time. Clear, IMO. On the second round, I'm not really confident with this, but I think 2NT is the likely winner. 2NT as takeout for the minors. Partner could, in theory have 1633, but then I think he'd probably stretch to bid over 2♠ a lot of the time and will bid 3♣ when he does not, and I can live with that. More likely, partner has a four-card minor. If he has 1444 shape, or if he has 1543, we may end up in an inferior contract, but I think I can handle that reasonably well. I'm more interested in catching 5-6 diamonds over there and junk. Some kind of 1552 or 1462, perhaps. I would not take any bait to argue for my position, as I feel really shaky with it. If anyone calls it absurd, I won't even defend it. My gut just tells me 2NT will work. 2NT after 2♣ shows 6-4. With 5-3, maybe that's practical, for the same reasons. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Jlall Posted August 19, 2008 Report Share Posted August 19, 2008 Ken, why are you placing partner with a stiff spade. Your RHO was third seat. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kenrexford Posted August 19, 2008 Report Share Posted August 19, 2008 Ken, why are you placing partner with a stiff spade. Your RHO was third seat. I'm giving the opponents a 4-4 fit. LOL Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
catch22 Posted August 22, 2008 Author Report Share Posted August 22, 2008 My gut just tells me 2NT will work.Indeed it does work and you would gain a part score swing. Well you would have done, had your other pair not let through a no play 5C in the other room :lol: Partner held : x - Qxxx - Txxx - Jxxx Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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