4th seat problem

[geofspa]

[hv=d=n&v=b&n=skj73ha6dq652ca92&w=saqhkq9dak8ckq875&e=s986ht432dj93cjt3&s=st542hj875dt74c64]399|300|Scoring: Total Points

1♦,p,1♥,2nt

x,3♣,p,3nt

x,AP

 

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Playing with new friends tonight I was sitting in the west seat with few agreements in place, SAYC - Stayman - Red Transfers - UNT and Michales, my partner is known to be a low to mid intermediate level player.

 

I would like to hear how my partner might bid and if you could maybe suggest how the entire board may be bid ... At this time (20:00 CET Sunday 13th June) I am still with my friends and will be sharing your comments.

 

Many thanks in advance

 

Geof

 

PS My partner is a genius and made +2 scoring 1150 and winning the game for us :)

[nigel_k]

1♦-P-P-X

P-1♥-P-2♦

P-2♠-P-2NT

P-3NT-AP

 

1. South should pass instead of bidding 1♥ obviously

 

2. 2NT in fourth seat ought to be natural but I would regard this hand as too strong so would double instead, e.g. bidding 1NT with 12-15, dbl and bid 1NT with 16-19, bid 2NT with 20-21, dbl and bid 2NT with 22-23.

 

3. After East's 1♥, West has to choose to between 2NT and a GF. This is pretty close since it is a very good 23 and on a percentage basis partner usually has some bits and pieces, as here. If West bids 2NT East should pass. If West bids 2♦ (cue bid and GF), you will reach 3NT.

 

 

Given that South responded 1♥, I would double with West and might only bid 2NT over East's 1♠.

[gwnn]

pretty sick though, to have 23!!! and opps bid and respond. I agree, I'd double and 2NT over anything.