hanp Posted September 19, 2010 Report Share Posted September 19, 2010 10xxAKxxxxxJxx 1C - (2D) - 2H - (2S)3S - (4S) - ?? What's 3S, and what do you do? IMPs, none vul. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nigel_k Posted September 19, 2010 Report Share Posted September 19, 2010 You need an agreement about cue bids when they have bid two suits because I don't think there is anything like a standard treatment. If 3♠ is a running club suit and asking for a stopper then I quite like my hand. Normally I'd bid 3♥ not 2♥ with this hand type but it's a bit too good with AK of hearts and a singleton, and even better if partner has long clubs. But bidding 5♣ would be too much and I would just make a (forcing) pass now. Partner will usually bid with spade shortage and I have defence if he doubles. LHO could be semi-serious with diamonds and partner something like xxx x Ax AKQxxxx. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JLOGIC Posted September 19, 2010 Report Share Posted September 19, 2010 3S is a strong heart raise, I bid 4N keycard. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
655321 Posted September 19, 2010 Report Share Posted September 19, 2010 3♠ is surely a heart raise even with no agreements after opps bid to 4♠ and we have 3 small spades. My first thought was 5♥ (minimum, but no interest in defending 4♠), but then I noticed we have 7 hearts not 6 (AK5 not AK4), plus partner has made a strong bid. Perhaps partner has a very strong hand but is worried about diamonds - either the King which will be led through at trick 1, or just 2 small diamonds (with a bunch of card outside diamonds), he won't move over 5♥. We have a diamond control. I like 4NT RKCB now. If partner has a spade void and no ♦A we need good methods, but with most hands we should be able to get to the right spot. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hanp Posted September 20, 2010 Author Report Share Posted September 20, 2010 Partner had Ax QJx Axx KQJxx, 6H was down after a spade lead. Further thoughts? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JLOGIC Posted September 20, 2010 Report Share Posted September 20, 2010 Partner had Ax QJx Axx KQJxx, 6H was down after a spade lead. Further thoughts? good lead :( Sucks that partner didn't have a stiff spade or the ace of clubs Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aguahombre Posted September 20, 2010 Report Share Posted September 20, 2010 Partner had Ax QJx Axx KQJxx, 6H was down after a spade lead. Further thoughts? Another upgrade that didn't work out, or opening 1NT showed a different range than mine. At least that would have eliminated the possibility of opener holding a stiff or void in spades. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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