I underbid this one

[benlessard]

[hv=pc=n&s=sa3hkt76543djtc76&n=sk6542hq2dk43caq4&d=e&v=e&b=6&a=p3hp]266|200[/hv] At imps i should have bid 4 but decent payers didnt 4 too so maybe its not so clear ?

 

Partner is agressive and 6 carder is possible.

[benlessard]

[hv=pc=n&n=sa32ha9653daq4ct8&d=s&v=0&b=11&a=3dp]133|200[/hv]

 

imps vs strong opps at your table

 

sorry if you find this 1 obvious

[l milne]

First problem pass, second 3NT

[pooltuna]

[hv=pc=n&s=sa3hkt76543djtc76&n=sk6542hq2dk43caq4&d=e&v=e&b=6&a=p3hp]266|200[/hv] At imps i should have bid 4 but decent payers didnt 4 too so maybe its not so clear ?

 

Partner is agressive and 6 carder is possible.

 

At these colors playing IMPS my best partner (RIP) said I needed a 2♣ opener to raise this call so either the requirements for 2 ♣ have dropped or your partner has a lot more than you expected :)

[mikestar13]

I expect that 4♥ gets reached only when it is opened. Partner is much too strong at these colors.

[MrAce]

I don't think 3♥ bid is too strong with a lousy suit and no singleton. You may bid or pass as North hand, both bids are reasonable for me. The outcome of your decision will not depend on only what partner has most of the time. Whether you pass or bid 4♥ you won't even know if you are in right or wrong contract untill the 3rd 4th or 5th trick in the play.

 

Second hand i am bidding game though, regardless.

[dake50]

I think <P> P <P> 1NT,

<P> 2D (->H) <P> 2H,

<P> 4H.

Gets to 4H always.

[Fluffy]

partner opened in second position, I expect 3NT to be cold after a non heart lead and that's my bid

[gnasher]

Fluffy, do your partners really not open 3♥ in second seat at favourable on x KJ10xxxx xxx xx?

[gnasher]

I hate the 3♥ opening on Ax K10xxxxx J10 xx. The suit is mediocre, it has a side ace, it's 7222, and it's in second seat. I've lost count of how many flaws that is, but it's definitely too many.

[mikeh]

I hate the 3♥ opening on Ax K10xxxxx J10 xx. The suit is mediocre, it has a side ace, it's 7222, and it's in second seat. I've lost count of how many flaws that is, but it's definitely too many.

agreed........there are a lot of players who seem to think that if they pass they deny a suit of this length, but they don't...they merely deny a hand suitable for a preempt. Pass may be a four letter word, but when one passes and then, if the opportunity arises, show a long heart suit and some values, partner may be far better positioned than after a misdescriptive preempt.

 

Look at how trivial this hand becomes after N opens a strong 1N

[wyman]

I think <P> P <P> 1NT,

<P> 2D (->H) <P> 2H,

<P> 4H.

Gets to 4H always.

 

i dont think S is quite strong enough for this, but 1N:4D; 4H-P certainly works for me.

[Fluffy]

Fluffy, do your partners really not open 3♥ in second seat at favourable on x KJ10xxxx xxx xx?

Actually they sometimes do, but I don't :/

[rhm]

 

Look at how trivial this hand becomes after N opens a strong 1N

 

Only that North does not have a strong notrump. He has a weak one.

 

Rainer Herrmann

[Free]

[hv=pc=n&s=sa3hkt76543djtc76&n=sk6542hq2dk43caq4&d=e&v=e&b=6&a=p3hp]266|200[/hv] At imps i should have bid 4 but decent payers didnt 4 too so maybe its not so clear ?

 

Partner is agressive and 6 carder is possible.

If the last sentence is correct, then I guess your partner should've opened 4♥. He's too strong for 3♥ at this vulnerability.

[pooltuna]

Actually they sometimes do, but I don't :/

 

Diogenes look no further!!!!!!

[ewleongusa]

[hv=pc=n&s=sa3hkt76543djtc76&n=sk6542hq2dk43caq4&d=e&v=e&b=6&a=p3hp]266|200[/hv] At imps i should have bid 4 but decent payers didnt 4 too so maybe its not so clear ?

 

Partner is agressive and 6 carder is possible.

 

Game is far less wonderful if opener doesn't have the spade ace which you don't promise and partner doesn't expect.

I really don't like preempting with a shabby suit and a side ace.

If you go for a number the opponents will probably not be able to make a slam.

 

Eric Leong