A strong splinter

[nige1]

ATxxxx Ax xx QTx

1S 4C (strong spolinter, 13-15)

4H 4S

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Do you agree with 4H? Are you worth another move? If yes, which one?

IMO

• Over 4♣, 4♥ = 10, 4♠ = 5.
  
• Now, over 4♠, _P = 10, 4N (rolling) = 9.
  

[cherdano]

Assuming we want to make another try, how about RKCB, with the plan to bid 6♠ over 5♥, but to pass 5♠?

The problem with all invitations is that partner doesn't know that the ♠Q is wasted/not needed. OTOH, given his bidding 6♠ can't be good if he has the ♠Q, but it is very likely good if he doesn't (at worst it is on 2-1 trumps and a finesse).

[Free]

4♥ is clear imo.

 

What to do next depends on your agreements imo. In my partnerships, responder doesn't have a ♦ cue, so pass is pretty obvious...

[pclayton]

Assuming we want to make another try, how about RKCB, with the plan to bid 6♠ over 5♥, but to pass 5♠?

The problem with all invitations is that partner doesn't know that the ♠Q is wasted/not needed. OTOH, given his bidding 6♠ can't be good if he has the ♠Q, but it is very likely good if he doesn't (at worst it is on 2-1 trumps and a finesse).

Are you precluded with splintering with a singleton A?

[y66]

Assuming we want to make another try, how about RKCB, with the plan to bid 6♠ over 5♥, but to pass 5♠?

 

Very nice. Most imaginative.

[cherdano]

Assuming we want to make another try, how about RKCB, with the plan to bid 6♠ over 5♥, but to pass 5♠?

The problem with all invitations is that partner doesn't know that the ♠Q is wasted/not needed. OTOH, given his bidding 6♠ can't be good if he has the ♠Q, but it is very likely good if he doesn't (at worst it is on 2-1 trumps and a finesse).

Are you precluded with splintering with a singleton A?

I wouldn't use a strong splinter with a singleton ace.

[mike777]

edit.

 

I thought 4h was plenty, pass now.

[han]

I also toyed with the keycard idea, sounds good to me Arend!