Multiple Choice

[Finch]

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1C is Polish (either a weak NT, or any 18+, or various hands with clubs)

You are playing with screens.

West isn't sure what 2C means... he alerts it, then thinks for a long time, then comes up with one of the explanations in the poll questions.

 

What do you bid under each scenario?

[han]

I'd bid 3H in all scenarios. The opponents are not certain about their methods so I want to take up as much room as possible. Of course I would like a spade lead but not supporting partner is not an option. And 3S is too much.

 

I would bid 3D if we play that as a mixed raise, but since it is not listed among the options I assume that it is not. I like the method very much though, I think that it is more useful than a fit jump.

[aguahombre]

I would bid 3D if we play that as a mixed raise, but since it is not listed among the options I assume that it is not. I like the method very much though, I think that it is more useful than a fit jump.

That was my "other" in the 3rd case ---where we have 2D for an inv+ heart raise and 3D for the mixed one. In the other two scenarios, we haven't considered using 3D for that; but we might, now :rolleyes:

[Finch]

I've added another option to the third question to allow 3D as a mixed raise (which is what we play under those conditions)

[Trinidad]

I would bid a mixed raise, whatever that bid is in your system. For me that would be 2NT if 2♣ shows clubs and 3♦ if it shows clubs.

 

If there is no conventional mixed raise available I assume that 3♥ includes the mixed raise.

 

Rik

[PhilKing]

Great question.

 

In options 1 and 3, there is a significant chance they are having a monumental screw up. I think the way of maximising the chance that they hang themselves is to pass.

 

It comes down to table feel. Passing is sick, but if I think they are heading off a cliff, then passing is right. Bidding lets them off the hook.

[Fluffy]

I think I am too strong on the first scenario for 3♥, I would bid mixed raise if avaible, 2♥ becuase it is not.

[gnasher]

I tried to think of reasons to vary my action, but in the end I just decided to bid 4♥ on all of them. If they're having a misunderstanding, I'd prefer them to have it at the five-level.

 

I thought about 3♠ in all three sequences, but I don't really want partner to go to the five-level when I have such poor trumps.