andy_h Posted April 28, 2009 Report Share Posted April 28, 2009 You're South at nil vul and East (RHO) is dealer. You hold: [hv=d=e&v=n&s=s9xhxxdaq9865caxx]133|100|Scoring: IMP[/hv] Opponent's play Weak NT and 4cM (4M-4m opens 1m). RHO opens 1♥.You overcall 2♦ and LHO blasts 4♥. Partner doubles, your bid.(Partner's double is not 100% penalty, it is takeout/values orientated..you get the drift) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cascade Posted April 28, 2009 Report Share Posted April 28, 2009 Is partner the type who is fixated by spades and would try and get to 4♠ even with a decent diamond fit or would partner frequently raise to 5♦ here even with four good spades and values? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jdonn Posted April 28, 2009 Report Share Posted April 28, 2009 I am balanced with two aces, so to me it's an easy pass. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Codo Posted April 28, 2009 Report Share Posted April 28, 2009 To add something new: I am balanced with two aces, so to me it's an esy pass. Hmm, nothing new in this world anymore I guess. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
whereagles Posted April 28, 2009 Report Share Posted April 28, 2009 Indeed. No further comments. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phil Posted April 28, 2009 Report Share Posted April 28, 2009 I am balanced with two aces, so to me it's an easy pass. Of course. This is a normal although somewhat minimum overcall. Thank God we have two aces. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mikeh Posted April 28, 2009 Report Share Posted April 28, 2009 This is an awful hand... but we have nowhere to go, and we may be able to beat them... we sure as heck aren't making anything. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
skjaeran Posted April 28, 2009 Report Share Posted April 28, 2009 With a balanced minimum this is an easy pass. Happy to hold two defensive tricks - we might even beat it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MFA Posted April 28, 2009 Report Share Posted April 28, 2009 Clear pass of course. I have a sneaking suspicion that the reason for this post is that partner had real diamond support along with some spades and was trying to cater to landing in 4♠. If so he should probably have raised diamonds instead of doubling. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jdonn Posted April 28, 2009 Report Share Posted April 28, 2009 Why is everyone so pessimistic about beating this? I'm hoping for a good number. Really the only downside of passing is like if partner has six clubs and we belong there, which is just unlucky. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hanp Posted April 28, 2009 Report Share Posted April 28, 2009 Pass. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mtvesuvius Posted April 28, 2009 Report Share Posted April 28, 2009 Nuno probably tried to make an insufficient 3NT bid first, but I agree with him. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
neilkaz Posted April 28, 2009 Report Share Posted April 28, 2009 With a balanced minimum this is an easy pass. Happy to hold two defensive tricks - we might even beat it. Easy pass and I expect my 2 aces to contribute nicely to beating it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Double ! Posted April 29, 2009 Report Share Posted April 29, 2009 what sort of hand does partner have the right to expect (at least) when i overcalled 2♦?answer: this hand PASS DHL Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
the hog Posted April 29, 2009 Report Share Posted April 29, 2009 Unanimous.Mind you, I don't think partner should have doubled on: K8734KJ3KQ1093 West should bid 5D. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
skjaeran Posted April 29, 2009 Report Share Posted April 29, 2009 Why is everyone so pessimistic about beating this? I'm hoping for a good number. Really the only downside of passing is like if partner has six clubs and we belong there, which is just unlucky. I'm not pessimistic - I was kind of sarcastic... If partner has a more or less normal double, we'll get a reasonable score defending. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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