xx1943 Posted September 29, 2011 Report Share Posted September 29, 2011 [hv=pc=n&s=skqj8hkdqjt2ck872&d=s&v=0&b=11&a=1dp1np]133|200[/hv] You and your partner agreed to play 12-14 NT.1NT shows 6-9(10) HCP and denies a 4-card-major.Is the hand worth another bid? Or do you prefer to pass. Is there any difference in your answer, if you play 15-17 NT? Thanks for your answers Al 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pooltuna Posted September 29, 2011 Report Share Posted September 29, 2011 At MP I would pass and tough out 1NT at IMPS I would try for our sure 8+ card minor fit with 2♣ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
whereagles Posted September 29, 2011 Report Share Posted September 29, 2011 Pass and no. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nigel_k Posted September 29, 2011 Report Share Posted September 29, 2011 2♣. The fact they have heart length and aces means that NT will play very badly for us compared to a minor suit contract. This has all the signs of being a hand where the minor suit will play two tricks better. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kenrexford Posted September 29, 2011 Report Share Posted September 29, 2011 Partner has at most 3-3 in the majors and therefore must have a four-card minor. So, we have a minor fit, and the opponents have a 9-card heart fit. That said, bad things can happen if you bid. If partner has a minimum, he will pass 2♣ or bid 2♦, in which case the opponents will often find their heart fit. Of course, then you can rebid 2♠ and maybe find the 4-3 spade "fit" for a decent score, as well, except that the spade ruffs are coming on the wrong side. So, you may end up in 3♣ or 3♦ in the end. That migt not be the end of the world, though. Plus, partner might have a five-card club suit, which seems nice. IMO, all things considered, 2♣ feels right. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Foxx Posted September 29, 2011 Report Share Posted September 29, 2011 Even if partner should turn up with 10 HCP, I'm not sure we want to be in a game, and it's unlikely to be worth looking for anyway. If our NT range were 15-17, I would have opened 1NT. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
xx1943 Posted September 30, 2011 Author Report Share Posted September 30, 2011 2♣. The fact they have heart length and aces means that NT will play very badly for us compared to a minor suit contract. This has all the signs of being a hand where the minor suit will play two tricks better. That's it. This was the complete hand:[hv=pc=n&s=skqj8hkdqjt2ck872&n=s962ht97dk984cat5&d=s&v=0&b=11&a=1dp1np]266|200[/hv]1NT is down 1 at least (losing 5♥ and 2 Aces) while you can make 3-4♦. So even in MPs 2♣ is the better bid (imho). Sincerely Al 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mike777 Posted September 30, 2011 Report Share Posted September 30, 2011 That's it. This was the complete hand:[hv=pc=n&s=skqj8hkdqjt2ck872&n=s962ht97dk984cat5&d=s&v=0&b=11&a=1dp1np]266|200[/hv]1NT is down 1 at least (losing 5♥ and 2 Aces) while you can make 3-4♦. So even in MPs 2♣ is the better bid (imho). Sincerely Al I think I end up in 1nt often :( Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
han Posted October 1, 2011 Report Share Posted October 1, 2011 1NT at MPs for sure. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
the hog Posted October 2, 2011 Report Share Posted October 2, 2011 Looks like an obvious 2c bid to me. Pd has denied a 4 card Major. I am not bidding 2c as a gt, but to find the best contract as we have a known minor suit fit. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
P_Marlowe Posted October 4, 2011 Report Share Posted October 4, 2011 Hi, It is either pass or 2C. If you bid 2C now, you reopen the bidding, and they may be able to locate their 9 card heart fit, the 2C bid made it easier for them.If you pass, East has to bid, or they dont locate their heart fit. For me, I would say, this is a mood point. With kind regardsMarlowe Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yu18772 Posted October 6, 2011 Report Share Posted October 6, 2011 Any scoring - 2♣ and no, although in MP i would consider opening 1NT for 15-17 range.http://www.bridgebase.com/forums/public/style_emoticons/default/smile.gif 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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