1H-1S-?

[nigel_k]

All vul, matchpoints. Partner opens 1♥ in third seat and RHO overcalls 1♠.

 

You hold Jxx xx KJT9x Kxx.

 

If you think the choice is not close, please post a hand or hands that would be close.

[dake50]

Other.

I have a 7-10 xfer to 2D.

Only bidding again if partner shows big.

[jmcw]

I think it best to act now, pass is mostly a losing strategy IMO.

I don't have the values to bid 2♦, so I must choose btw X and 1NT.

Both come with the obvious risk, but I think X offers better options for partner to compete effectively. If it goes 2♠ on my left back to me I will X again, and pull 3♣ to 3♦

 

Now I'll wait to see what the experts have to say :)

[kenrexford]

Two Diamonds seems obvious to me. If I had a sixth diamond, I would have opened 2D. If I had 11 HCP, I would have opened 1D. I must have a landing zone with only five diamonds. Hence, 2D shows 5D/2H with 8-10 HCP, which is what I have. Amazing!

[Siegmund]

As a passed hand 2D feels clear. Unpassed, I would be unhappy with both pass and X but probably talk myself into the double.

[han]

When I voted I missed that we were a passed hand. As a passed hand I would bid 2D, although it is somewhat close. I would never bid 2D as an unpassed hand and would have doubled. The hand is not perfect for a double but it seems much better than pass. If partner has opened, we have an 8-count and there is a decent opportunity to show values, it seems like we should take that opportunity.

[mfa1010]

X. 2♦ on a balanced hand with a terrible spade holding is ugly. ♦9 doesn't change that. X keeps good options open, for instance 1NT.

[jogs]

2♦ with this suit and hand.

 

Jxx xx KJ97x Kxx

 

Now the best action would be less clear.

[gnasher]

Double, to keep 1NT in the picture.

[paulg]

Double. Closer to pass than 2[di[.

[MrAce]

Double, i would not mind 2♦ though (only by passed hand)

[aguahombre]

Double. Remove 2C to 2H, not 2D (same as if they didn't act and I had responded 1N). If a spade raise comes back to me, I Pass. Even if Partner were not a 3rd chair opener, doing a 2nd thing would not be a good idea when opener doesn't do a 2nd thing.

 

The fact that we are a passed hand, and thus 2D direct over 1S is weaker, doesn't mean we can do it with this collection.

[wank]

i have 1 suit. why wouldn't i show it?

 

silly to be scared - partner will normally just pass.

[andy_h]

Double, not close.

[Codo]

To me the choice would depend on my opening bid structure.

 

If I have a weak two in diamonds avaiable, I can bid 2 ♦ now, which should show this kind of heart tolerance.

If I don't have a w2, I would double now and convert 2 clubs to 2 ♥.

[Yu18772]

At matchpoints I would try 1NT, or double, 2♦ didnt even cross my mind here.

Jxx is not perfect, but I think 1NT is likely to be the playable spot and partner will not be happy to bid it with Qx, he will be more inclined to bid any 4 card minor.

If partner rebids hearts or a ♣ I would be happy to play 2♥.

 

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[the hog]

2♦ as i am a passed hand is not unreasonable, however X is a superior call.

[lycier]

I am willing to bid 1nt to show 8-10p with balanced hand,even though my three card S suit without exact S stopper,then opener would rebid if with unbalanced hand,he can pass if with balanced hand,so it is not necessary to consider this hand complicated.