cnszsun Posted October 24, 2009 Report Share Posted October 24, 2009 [hv=d=w&v=n&s=sxhakqxdqxckq10xxx]133|100|Scoring: IMPps-ps-1♠-??[/hv] Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
karlson Posted October 24, 2009 Report Share Posted October 24, 2009 2♣ for me; if partner has trash with spade length it'll probably be the right spot, and if not, we'll have an easy rebid next round. Also if 3N is the right spot, opposite, say, Axxx xxx xxx Axx, then 2c might get us there and double almost certainly will not). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pooltuna Posted October 24, 2009 Report Share Posted October 24, 2009 2♣ for me; if partner has trash with spade length it'll probably be the right spot, and if not, we'll have an easy rebid next round. Also if 3N is the right spot, opposite, say, Axxx xxx xxx Axx, then 2c might get us there and double almost certainly will not). why not aren't you going to risk 2NT over 1NT by pard? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jlall Posted October 24, 2009 Report Share Posted October 24, 2009 2C Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blackshoe Posted October 24, 2009 Report Share Posted October 24, 2009 If my choices are limited to 2♣ and double, 2♣. If I can bid what I like, 2♠ (top and bottom cue bid). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jjbrr Posted October 24, 2009 Report Share Posted October 24, 2009 2♣ all day Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phil Posted October 24, 2009 Report Share Posted October 24, 2009 2♣. And then: 2N over the likely 2♠ raise on my left;3♠ over a responsive double; Not sure what I'll do over 3♦ by pard - is 3♥ by me forcing? Lots would double but it just complicates things. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aguahombre Posted October 24, 2009 Report Share Posted October 24, 2009 (after 2C overcall and Spade raise on left) Not sure what I'll do over 3♦ by pard - is 3♥ by me forcing? I think so, since you are bidding a suit partner doesn't have --works for me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
weicc Posted October 24, 2009 Report Share Posted October 24, 2009 why not x first?we may lose game(4h) if we just overcall 2c when partner have ♠xxxx♥xxxxx♦kx♣jx he will pass 2c with this hand... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gnasher Posted October 24, 2009 Report Share Posted October 24, 2009 why not x first?we may lose game(4h) if we just overcall 2c when partner have ♠xxxx♥xxxxx♦kx♣jx he will pass 2c with this hand... +130 in 2♣ might not be so bad. 4♠ is either making or one down. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aguahombre Posted October 24, 2009 Report Share Posted October 24, 2009 why not x first?we may lose game(4h) if we just overcall 2c when partner have ♠xxxx♥xxxxx♦kx♣jx he will pass 2c with this hand... +130 in 2♣ might not be so bad. 4♠ is either making or one down.And with both sides having a nine card fit (unbid) and an 8-card fit, somebody is likely to be keeping the auction open, even if it is not partner. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
weicc Posted October 25, 2009 Report Share Posted October 25, 2009 why not x first?we may lose game(4h) if we just overcall 2c when partner have ♠xxxx♥xxxxx♦kx♣jx he will pass 2c with this hand... +130 in 2♣ might not be so bad. 4♠ is either making or one down. yes, 2c+130 is better then 4s make or -1but if they have spades fit, they wont miss itLHO will bid 2s or even 3s after your biddingthat is why i want to tell my partner i have heartseg.1♠-(dbl)-2♠-(3♥)-4♠-(5c)At least ,i can suggest my 2 suits at 5 level.or you want to stay in 1♠-(2♣)- 2♠-( pass? or x?)-4♠-(5♥? or x? or 5♣?) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jdonn Posted October 25, 2009 Report Share Posted October 25, 2009 2♣ seems pretty clear to me. Reverse the minors and double is much better than on this hand. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aguahombre Posted October 25, 2009 Report Share Posted October 25, 2009 2♣ seems pretty clear to me. Reverse the minors and double is much better than on this hand.Am not sure ELC is a big consideration with this much playing strength. Would o/c minor with either. Side issue: If the decision is really, really close, I prefer not to double a major if the opps have Cappeletti tools. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lifemonster Posted October 25, 2009 Report Share Posted October 25, 2009 Double. This is why I play Raptor. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gwnn Posted October 25, 2009 Report Share Posted October 25, 2009 it would never occur to me to use Raptor with a hand this strong, I guess it's a question of agreements but we used to play it as 9-14. Now we don't use it at all. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fromageGB Posted October 25, 2009 Report Share Posted October 25, 2009 If the choice was 2C, double or Raptor, then I still go 2C. If there were 5 clubs I would still be reluctant to use Raptor as with this strength it is difficult to continue if LHO raised spades after your 1NT, or if he passes and partner bids. I would also be reluctant to play in a forced heart contract and have to ruff with the top hearts. If partner freely shows hearts over my 2C then that is a different matter. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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