vuroth Posted December 2, 2008 Report Share Posted December 2, 2008 Inspired by another thread. 1♠ - 2♣2♦ - 3♠ vs 1♠ - 2♣2♦ - 4♠ What's the difference? Or should responder always bid 3♠ as a courtesy, in case opener wants to try for slam? V Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TylerE Posted December 2, 2008 Report Share Posted December 2, 2008 3♠ is stronger. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stephen Tu Posted December 2, 2008 Report Share Posted December 2, 2008 "SAYC" doesn't really specify, it's not a completely defined system. But most experts would specify that jumping to 4S showed a hand with good clubs & spades, no red suit control, called a "picture bid". That way even though a lot of space is consumed opener has a good idea whether or not to continue if he has enough to be considering slam. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cascade Posted December 2, 2008 Report Share Posted December 2, 2008 "SAYC" doesn't really specify, it's not a completely defined system. But most experts would specify that jumping to 4S showed a hand with good clubs & spades, no red suit control, called a "picture bid". That way even though a lot of space is consumed opener has a good idea whether or not to continue if he has enough to be considering slam. In my partnership we also limit the strength (controls) in the 4♠ bid. Without a specific agreement (except that 3♠ is clearly forcing) you would do well to never bid 4♠ on this auction. 3♠ is a courtesy bid giving partner room to make a slam try. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RichMor Posted December 2, 2008 Report Share Posted December 2, 2008 4♠ is a 'picture bid'; good Clubs and good Spades and no controls in read suits. 3♠ is something else. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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