orlam Posted February 3, 2009 Report Share Posted February 3, 2009 I have a question about this hand:all red, imps, KT9xx J QJxx K8x.1N (3C) ? X would be takeout if it matters... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dicklont Posted February 3, 2009 Report Share Posted February 3, 2009 3♠ gameforcing.Partner will know what to do now. He doesn't have to be a genius for that. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jdonn Posted February 3, 2009 Report Share Posted February 3, 2009 I'm sure the 'genius' suggestion is 3NT. It's offbeat but actually I really like it. There is just so much risk of a club ruff on the go, my values are really slow, and even if the opponents have long hearts then at least they aren't on lead. Who knows, the 3♣ bidder may even try to hit his partner's long suit and lead a spade! Ok I talked myself into it, sign me up for 3NT. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Codo Posted February 3, 2009 Report Share Posted February 3, 2009 I gamble that 3 NT is a better bet then 3 Spade, because we can make 3 NT even with a good spade fit. But when partner has no fit and no club stopper, 3 Spade can be quite ugly, so I go for 3 NT too. A genius call would be X and bid 3 Spade over 3 Heart showing a hand with spades and a club stopper, but with no heart fit. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fluffy Posted February 3, 2009 Report Share Posted February 3, 2009 double before bidding 3NT, partner can have 4 spades. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HeavyDluxe Posted February 3, 2009 Report Share Posted February 3, 2009 3NT Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Apollo81 Posted February 3, 2009 Report Share Posted February 3, 2009 3NT. I'll pay off to clubs 6322 around, RHO with AQJ and an outside entry. On other hands I expect 3NT to make much more often than 4♠ even if partner has a fit. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mtvesuvius Posted February 3, 2009 Report Share Posted February 3, 2009 I'm sure the 'genius' suggestion is 3NT. It's offbeat but actually I really like it. There is just so much risk of a club ruff on the go, my values are really slow, and even if the opponents have long hearts then at least they aren't on lead. Who knows, the 3♣ bidder may even try to hit his partner's long suit and lead a spade! Ok I talked myself into it, sign me up for 3NT. I agree. 4♠ could easily be off on a ruff or just plain off 4 tricks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phil Posted February 4, 2009 Report Share Posted February 4, 2009 Nice ad for 3♦ = hearts and 3♥ = spades (then 3N). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MickyB Posted February 4, 2009 Report Share Posted February 4, 2009 Nice ad for 3♦ = hearts and 3♥ = spades (then 3N). While I like the method, I'm not convinced this is an ad for it - does transferring then bidding 3NT promise a stop? If so, what does responder do without one? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jdonn Posted February 4, 2009 Report Share Posted February 4, 2009 Nice ad for 3♦ = hearts and 3♥ = spades (then 3N). Obviously partner can't bid 3♠ with a min since the transfer should be invitational+. So if he is max you will miss 3NT anyway in all likelihood. So I like the method but I don't think this hand is such a great ad for it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
helene_t Posted February 4, 2009 Report Share Posted February 4, 2009 I gamble that 3 NT is a better bet then 3 Spade, because we can make 3 NT even with a good spade fit. But when partner has no fit and no club stopper, 3 Spade can be quite ugly, so I go for 3 NT too. I voted 3NT for the same reason. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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