Bidding Problem

[preempt]

[hv=d=e&v=b&s=sqj43hq106dj53caq8]133|100|Scoring: MP[/hv]

[Cascade]

I think we need to know what 1♦ and 3♣ mean to answer this problem.

[cloa513]

3♣ could be weak or a mixed raise of diamonds (shows clubs and diamonds support 10-12 HCP) or even strong.

[robertb]

I'm the one diamond opener here?

 

I ask because, although the question seems to clearly say that I am, I can't imagine bidding 4 spades, one of the options, on this hand. Also, of course, I suspect that one diamond wouldn't be the first choice of most players.

[Hanoi5]

Maybe it was:

 

1♦-3♣-X-Pa

 

In which case the hand becomes a real problem. 3♠ or 3NT seem possibilities but Pass can also be right.

[bid_em_up]

Maybe it was:

 

1♦-3♣-X-Pa

 

In which case the hand becomes a real problem. 3♠ or 3NT seem possibilities but Pass can also be right.

it is:

 

1♦-(p)-3♣-(X)-

 

?

 

See description of 3♣: 3♣ could be weak or a mixed raise of diamonds (shows clubs and diamonds support 10-12 HCP) or even strong. It couldn't have this meaning in your auction.

 

(although if it really means what he says, it's kinda silly, imo).

[Hanoi5]

Maybe it was:

 

1♦-3♣-X-Pa

 

In which case the hand becomes a real problem. 3♠ or 3NT seem possibilities but Pass can also be right.

it is:

 

1♦-(p)-3♣-(X)-

 

?

 

See description of 3♣: 3♣ could be weak or a mixed raise of diamonds (shows clubs and diamonds support 10-12 HCP) or even strong. It couldn't have this meaning in your auction.

 

(although if it really means what he says, it's kinda silly, imo).

No, whoever described 3♣ (which is not a description of the bid but of some of the meanings you could attach to it) is not the same person/nick that did the topic.

[bid_em_up]

oh. i thought it was. sry.

[gwnn]

When in doubt (about the actual auction and who your partner is and the vulnerability or your system), bid 3NT.