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Big *No* at IMPs for sure. Not even matchpoints although it is tempting to those who just can't bear to have them play at 2H. But, but they have not shown a fit, they may have more values and stopped low because of misfit, and my partner is likely to hold too many hearts for us to comfortably (profitably I should say) declare and the dreaded outcome is -500 or worse, opposite their non-making partscore.
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Clear no at IMPs.

 

At Matchpoints I would balance, even though it is very dangerous. I just don't want my opps playing at the 2 level. Besides, sometimes partner has hearts and my double will transform our +100 into +200.

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I don't think it is as clear as many suggest. Both red is very bad for doubling, but our shape is perfect. Against weaker opponents I would often double if their auction was smooth, and pass if one of the opponents thought before bidding or passing 2H.
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[hv=d=e&v=b&n=s9xxxhaqxdaxxck9x&w=stxxhkjt9xxxdxcqx&e=skjhxxdkq98xxcatx&s=saqxxhxdjtxcjxxxx]399|300|Scoring: IMP[/hv]

 

This was the whole deal. 2H made for them when they guessed the clubs right. 2S makes for us. I agree with the posters that it might be dangerous to enter here but i didn't think it was so clear.

 

Would anyone act as North btw?

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