CSGibson Posted May 11, 2011 Report Share Posted May 11, 2011 [hv=pc=n&s=shat976d53cakq986&d=n&v=0&b=1&a=1h4s]133|200[/hv] what do you do with this? Would you prefer to play 4N in this auction as keycard for hearts? (yes I see the void & the small doubleton, but this is a separate question). Would 5N be GSF, or just looking for alternate strains? How about 5♠? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrAce Posted May 11, 2011 Report Share Posted May 11, 2011 If u wanna go scientific i would start with 5♠ comiting to 6 and willing to hear ♦ cue, but i can see blasting 7♥ has merits to it also for several reasons. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
straube Posted May 11, 2011 Report Share Posted May 11, 2011 [hv=pc=n&s=shat976d53cakq986&d=n&v=0&b=1&a=1h4s]133|200[/hv] what do you do with this? Would you prefer to play 4N in this auction as keycard for hearts? (yes I see the void & the small doubleton, but this is a separate question). Would 5N be GSF, or just looking for alternate strains? How about 5♠? Bergen defines 1H (4S) dbl as tolerance/weak support for hearts. He lists... AJ K7 A7542 J853and752 A9 AQJ 97432 as ideal examples. With both minors, he bids 4N. I think this makes sense. The double is flexible and partner can convert. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hanoi5 Posted May 11, 2011 Report Share Posted May 11, 2011 I think it's pretty difficult to find partner without a diamond control, so I'll try 5♠. No matter how flexible the double is I don't think it's a good idea to double here unless I have some authorized information about partner holding AKQ of spades or the overcaller's tendency to confuse diamonds with spades. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mfa1010 Posted May 11, 2011 Report Share Posted May 11, 2011 5♠.4NT and 5NT are both choice of strains.The cuebid shows a good raise, and since it is above 5 of our suit and therefore invites a grand it also shows 1st round control in spades.At least this is what I'm used to, fwiw. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
whereagles Posted May 11, 2011 Report Share Posted May 11, 2011 Good hand for a tactical shot. All of 5, 6 or 7♥ would be good bids, depending on match status. Scientifically, 5♠ is probably the best percentage bid. Even better if that's voidwood. 4NT if RKCB, gambling on pard's keys to be outside spades, is also a possibility. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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