EricK Posted November 17, 2004 Report Share Posted November 17, 2004 If the bidding starts (1♥) 2♥ (3♥) where the 3♥ is a pre-emptive raise, what are the meanings of 4th hands bids (eg X, 3NT, 4m, 4♥ etc) Similarly, if the bidding starts (1♥) 2♥ (2NT) where 2NT is high card raise to at least 3♥ based on 4 trumps, what do 4th hand's bids mean (eg X, 3m, 3♥, 3NT, or Pass followed by bidding on the next round). Any differences if the opening and cue bid are in ♠? Eric Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
inquiry Posted November 18, 2004 Report Share Posted November 18, 2004 If the bidding starts (1♥) 2♥ (3♥) where the 3♥ is a pre-emptive raise, what are the meanings of 4th hands bids (eg X, 3NT, 4m, 4♥ etc) (1H)-2H-(3H)-? DBL = gotcha 3♠ = non-forcing. Michaels bidder with monster can bid again 3NT = to play 4♣ = pass/correct to your minor... overcaller wiht monster can bid more 4♦ odd pass/correct... opener can pass only if diamonds is his minor... with club, this is GF 4♥ = cue bid forcing 4♠ to play 5♣ = pass correct of overcaller minor Similarly, if the bidding starts (1♥) 2♥ (2NT) where 2NT is high card raise to at least 3♥ based on 4 trumps, what do 4th hand's bids mean (eg X, 3m, 3♥, 3NT, or Pass followed by bidding on the next round). (1H)-2H-(2NT)-?Pass = ok, i got nothingDBL = 3♣/3♦ = lead director* may have spade support or support for other minor3♥ = game try despite their value showing bid3♠ = non-forcing3NT = suggesting sacrafice in 5 of openers minor or 4♠4♣ = pass/correct to your minor... not suggesting save 4♦ odd pass/correct... opener can pass only if diamonds is his minor... with club, he has to bid on. 4♥ = ask partner to bid 4♠4♠ to play5♣ = pass correct of overcaller minor Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
the hog Posted November 18, 2004 Report Share Posted November 18, 2004 (1H)-2H-(3H)-? DBL = gotcha 3♠ = non-forcing. Michaels bidder with monster can bid again 3NT = to play 4♣ = pass/correct to your minor... overcaller wiht monster can bid more 4♦ odd pass/correct... opener can pass only if diamonds is his minor... with club, this is GF 4♥ = cue bid forcing 4♠ to play 5♣ = pass correct of overcaller minor I agree with all of these apart from 3N. Do you really want to play 3NT after an opening and raise? 4S is a weaker raise and 3N is a good raise to 4. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
inquiry Posted November 18, 2004 Report Share Posted November 18, 2004 You gonna let them talk you out of 3NT opposite all michaels cue-bids by the simple raise of their suit? I separate strong and weak raise with 4♥ cue-bid Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
the hog Posted November 18, 2004 Report Share Posted November 18, 2004 There are not really many hands I can construct where 3N is going to be the right contract, Ben.Maybe this is one:xAxxAKQJxxxQxx But how likely is this? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HeartA Posted November 18, 2004 Report Share Posted November 18, 2004 There are not really many hands I can construct where 3N is going to be the right contract, Ben.Maybe this is one:xAxxAKQJxxxQxx But how likely is this? This is NOT the one. Holding this, I would try a slam. 3NT should guarantees 2 stoppers in ♠, 2-4-3-3 (or something like this) and honors in both minors. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Jlall Posted November 18, 2004 Report Share Posted November 18, 2004 ben i think 5C should be to play and 4N should be bid your minor. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HeartA Posted November 18, 2004 Report Share Posted November 18, 2004 ben i think 5C should be to play and 4N should be bid your minor. good catch. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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