Matchpoint decision

[phil_20686]

Passing is just horrible. We must be good favorites to make 3S opposite the subset of hands partner will pass 3D out with. Defending 3D just seems like a disaster to me.

 

You can debate 3H vs 3S but the main point is you must bid with this hand.

 

Did anyone advocate passing 3D? Surely not. Also, I think 4S is in the picture opposite a constructive raise.

[aguahombre]

Did anyone advocate passing 3D? Surely not. Also, I think 4S is in the picture opposite a constructive raise.

Well, yes. Phil (+ed by HeleneT), then I agreed with Phil. Some others don't like the pass, and still others recognize that partner has another call. None of us seem to be certain what THIS responder's 2S response might look like; we are operating from what OUR 2S responses might look like.

 

Mine is not constructive, and might include four-card support. It might also contain length in the interference suit, such as a 3-3-4-3 ten count not deemed worthy of a limit raise. Perhaps a Pass of 3D will result in something really good (defending with six or seven trumps) or something equal to if we didn't pass because partner looked at her hand and rebalanced with 3H or 3S.

[kenrexford]

The laughs continue.

 

 

 

Yes, its reasonable to expect the ♦A in partner's hand instead of our RHO who came in at the three level.

 

 

 

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I like the nested ifs here.

 

 

 

The opponents will reject your claim.

 

 

 

Yes, most of that I would consider debatable.

I did laugh. The diamond ace was supposed to be the heart. On the one, no one contests my claims. Lol

[JLOGIC]

Which of 3H or 3S do you prefer? Just curious

 

3H

[phil_20686]

Well, yes. Phil (+ed by HeleneT), then I agreed with Phil. Some others don't like the pass, and still others recognize that partner has another call. None of us seem to be certain what THIS responder's 2S response might look like; we are operating from what OUR 2S responses might look like.

 

Mine is not constructive, and might include four-card support. It might also contain length in the interference suit, such as a 3-3-4-3 ten count not deemed worthy of a limit raise. Perhaps a Pass of 3D will result in something really good (defending with six or seven trumps) or something equal to if we didn't pass because partner looked at her hand and rebalanced with 3H or 3S.

 

You basically have to think that you are beating 3d better than half the time to justify pass. I mean, its pretty unthinkable that you will go more than two off undoubled here. And it seems pretty unlikely that anyone can double you on this auction, so bidding will improve your score whenever three diamonds is making, and whenever you can make 3S. I was going to bid 3S anyway, and was wondering about 3H and 4S depending on partners strength.