frouu Posted March 3, 2009 Report Share Posted March 3, 2009 I have a basic overcall question, I appreciate your help. we hold 2nd seat: [hv=d=e&s=st2haqj2daqt82c92]133|100|[/hv] what do you bid if east opens 1X, i.e. (1♣)-???(1♦)-???(1♥)-???(1♠)-???(1NT)- ??? Does your answer depend on vul/scoring ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
skjaeran Posted March 3, 2009 Report Share Posted March 3, 2009 (1♣)- 1♦(1♦)- 1♥(1♥)- 2♦(1♠)- double(1NT)- 2♥ (4c♥ and longer minor) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Codo Posted March 4, 2009 Report Share Posted March 4, 2009 I had bid 2 ♦ over 1 ♠ and the rest like Harald. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
P_Marlowe Posted March 4, 2009 Report Share Posted March 4, 2009 1C => 1D1D => Pass, but dont mind 1H1H => 2D1S => 2D1NT (12-14) => 2D (showing diamonds and hearts)1NT (15-17) => Pass With kind regardsMarlowe Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hanoi5 Posted March 4, 2009 Report Share Posted March 4, 2009 (1♣)-???(1♦)-???(1♥)-???(1♠)-???(1NT)- ??? Does your answer depend on vul/scoring ? 1♣-1♦, easy1♦-1♥ or Pass. I prefer 1♥ but I'd tell a beginner to Pass as you might end up playing in a 4-3 (moysian) fit.1♥-2♦, though having so many hearts might not be good.1♠-2♦. Double is for people whose partnership agreements allows them to bid 2♦ over partner's 2♣. On my methods that bid would show a very nice hand, therefore I'm not doubling.1NT- ??? It really depends on your methods. Playing DONT 2♦, but there are many possibilities besides it. I think only over 1♥ and 1NT I'd have a look at the Vulnerability, but maybe not. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
frouu Posted March 5, 2009 Author Report Share Posted March 5, 2009 Thanks all. This question was some sort of sanity check for something I encountered while reading "2/1 game force" by Max Hardy. in the overcalls section, his comment for this hand is "This hand illustrates the kind of hand that should overcall with a four card suit at the one level. if the opening bid had been 1D this overcaller should bid 1H on his good four card suit. No other entry into the auction has any merit." I was confused by the last sentence and thought he was suggesting pass if the opening bid is 1C,1H, and 1S. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lobowolf Posted March 5, 2009 Report Share Posted March 5, 2009 "This hand illustrates the kind of hand that should overcall with a four card suit at the one level. if the opening bid had been 1D this overcaller should bid 1H on his good four card suit. No other entry into the auction has any merit." I was confused by the last sentence and thought he was suggesting pass if the opening bid is 1C,1H, and 1S. Hardy is saying that while overcalling a 4-card suit isn't ideal, if you hold this hand and hear a 1♦ opener, there is no other non-pass except 1♥. With the sentence you're highlighting, he's not saying anything about actions over 1♣, 1♥, or 1♠. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hanp Posted March 5, 2009 Report Share Posted March 5, 2009 I would pass over 1H. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
neilkaz Posted March 5, 2009 Report Share Posted March 5, 2009 1♣-1♦1♦-1♥ Certainly I will overcall a fine 4 card suit when I have an opening bid1♥-2♦ even vulnerable at IMPs1♠-2♦ but don't mind x even if not playing ELC (x for sure if ELC)1NT-2♦ DONT. 2♥ Capp if NV (if playing Capp) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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