gwnn Posted November 7, 2009 Report Share Posted November 7, 2009 AxKJ9xxxKJTxx it goes 1♦-p-2♦- to you. fav imps. What do you do if 2♦ is invmin? What do you do if it's standard? What do you do if they don't know what they're playing? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
P_Marlowe Posted November 7, 2009 Report Share Posted November 7, 2009 Hi, #1 2D invmin - pass#2 2D standard - 3C#3 2D unclear - pass With kind regardsMarlowe Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
paulg Posted November 7, 2009 Report Share Posted November 7, 2009 I'd pass in all scenarios. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mcphee Posted November 7, 2009 Report Share Posted November 7, 2009 Passing looks best in all cases. Bidding 3C to me is a losing position and I would not expect this hand if I was sitting opposite. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
andy_h Posted November 7, 2009 Report Share Posted November 7, 2009 Pass x 3. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pooltuna Posted November 7, 2009 Report Share Posted November 7, 2009 AxKJ9xxxKJTxx it goes 1♦-p-2♦- to you. fav imps. What do you do if 2♦ is invmin? What do you do if it's standard? What do you do if they don't know what they're playing? The argument for 3♣ in all cases is that a)they have a fit so you rate to have one also :( you get the lead you probably want against 3NT needless to say this is not risk free but at least you have a license to steal. :rolleyes: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
helene_t Posted November 7, 2009 Report Share Posted November 7, 2009 Pass. You know p has spades. I think he would bid 2♠ even with 4-4 if I dbl. I am too weak to correct 2♠ to 3♣. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phil Posted November 7, 2009 Report Share Posted November 7, 2009 I will always pass, but 3 doesn't apply unless I simply don't want to ask. As a matter of fact, #3 implies that I am seeking some sort of redress in a potential failure to alert. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gwnn Posted November 7, 2009 Author Report Share Posted November 7, 2009 3 applies sometimes when you play vs a pick-up pair and they didn't have enough time to discuss it or some very ignorant pair who don't know what their system is except possibly the opening bids. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jlall Posted November 7, 2009 Report Share Posted November 7, 2009 Always pass Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gnasher Posted November 7, 2009 Report Share Posted November 7, 2009 I can't believe it's right to pass over a non-forcing 2♦. If it's passed back to partner, he'll be looking at something like a 4=3=3=3 8-count, so he won't be balancing. You don't win bridge tournaments by letting the opponents play in 2♦. I'd bid 3♣ (but 2♥ at matchpoints). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nigel_k Posted November 8, 2009 Report Share Posted November 8, 2009 Sadly, I think you have to pass. 3♣ has some appeal but there is too little upside when they are so well placed to either double or outbid you. Its main value is as a lead director against 3NT but partner with a weak hand won't necessarily lead spades if they pass. He may/should try to hit your suit and lead hearts or even clubs. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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