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[lmilne]

4333, sure sit it. 4432, run.

[nige1]

There was a hand in the Cayne team match this evening, where North opened 1NT, strong, at both tables. South was balanced, 3-4-3-3, with no high-card point. The bidding went around to West, who doubled. That ended it at one table, and 1NTx went down 800. A rescue operation was attempted at the other table. North-South had a 4-4 heart fit but didn't find it, playing instead 2Cx in a 3-3 club "fit." This was down 1100, so minus 800 in 1NTx was worth +7IMPs. No doubt the rescue operation was inept, but 2Hx wasn't going to be much of an improvement, if it was going to be an improvement at all. Sometimes it is best just to take your medicine in 1NTx, and hope that at the other table they start rescuing each other with a balanced hand opposite a balanced hand.

4333, sure sit it.  4432, run.

I agree that a 4333 hand shouldn't run; but the obvious advantage of reaching two of a major is that it is harder to double speculatively because the odds worsen especially when non-vul. Also doublers risk a lecture from their team-mates about doubling into game.

1NX- 1 +100 or +200

1NX= -180

2HX-1 +100 or +200

2HX= -470 or -670

[jdonn]

Sorry for trying to discuss bridge with you ken.

[rogerclee]

I would run from 1Nx with a 4333 and zero hcp. It's harder on your opponents than you might think.

[tgoodwinsr]

I want to correct my report of the hand in question: South actually had 1hcp (the jack of clubs), not none.