KamalK Posted March 7, 2009 Report Share Posted March 7, 2009 Hello Playing SAYC, had a bidding problem on this hand in a tourney. [hv=d=s&v=e&n=sa93ht92d5ckjt732&w=skqt84hd942cq9864&e=sj76hakq654dkq83c&s=s52hj873dajt76ca5]399|300|Scoring: IMP[/hv] I was East and this is how the bidding went. We ended up in 4♦. Partner was a sub. West North East South - - - Pass Pass 1♣ 1♥ 1NT Pass 2♣ 2♦ Pass Pass 3♣ 3♥ Pass 4♦ Pass Pass Pass Should I have bid 3♠ instead of 3♥ or shd partner have showed ♠ instead of 4♦. Pls advise Thanks and Regards to all Kamal Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hotShot Posted March 7, 2009 Report Share Posted March 7, 2009 I would have dbled the 1♣ opening in the first round. You are willing to play the other 3 suits and you can bid your ♥ later. This describes your hand much better and allows partner to judge his hand. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phil Posted March 7, 2009 Report Share Posted March 7, 2009 I'm fine with 1♥, but with Jxx of spades, you have a double of 2♣, not 2♦. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jdonn Posted March 7, 2009 Report Share Posted March 7, 2009 Definitely double 2♣. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KamalK Posted March 9, 2009 Author Report Share Posted March 9, 2009 Many thanks all for your comments, very useful to me. Regards Kamal Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dicklont Posted March 9, 2009 Report Share Posted March 9, 2009 I agree with the advice to double 2♣, but I think that West could (and should) bid 2♠. After the 1NT bid by South this is competitive, not strong, but it makes live a lot easier for East. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
P_Marlowe Posted March 9, 2009 Report Share Posted March 9, 2009 Hi, I guess a better bid than 2D is X.I am not saying 2D is wrong, it avoids misunderstandings,and somehow it showes your strength as well, but if youwant to find the spade fit, X is better than 2D.And if you dont want to play 2Cx with your club void, thanat least you had a reason not to make the t/o. 3H was also fine. I dont like 4D, a typical "fear" bid, you raise the level, becauseyou are void, Pass is certainly the bid which one should choose.An good alternative tp Pass is 3S, looking at the club length, and since partner wont have a extreme 2-suiter, he would have bid 3D with 6-5, you can bet on some spades with him, but I wouldnot fault partner, if he would go quitely. With kind regardsMarlowe Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flameous Posted March 9, 2009 Report Share Posted March 9, 2009 I don't want to be defending 2C so I agree with 2D. Now W should act and bid 2S. Looking at his clubs he can expect me to hold either 2650 or 3640. He knows KQ of S are good cards anyhow so he can safely show some life. After raise to 3S west is in a hard spot. I can't see reasons for raise. I think the auction would end there with me... although vul imp... Maybe I'd find some reason raise anyhow :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KamalK Posted March 10, 2009 Author Report Share Posted March 10, 2009 Thanks all for your comments, appreciate Regards Kamal Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
the hog Posted March 10, 2009 Report Share Posted March 10, 2009 I agree with the advice to double 2♣, but I think that West could (and should) bid 2♠. After the 1NT bid by South this is competitive, not strong, but it makes live a lot easier for East. Agree totally woth Dick's comment. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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