bad slam or bad luck?

[mikl_plkcc]

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No matter we jump shifted or not, we couldn't stop short of slam. Was it just bad luck?

[chasetb]

First off, I HATE East bidding over the X. Partner's bid just shot your hand down in value; if (s)he has the single-suiter, you should be in 3NT, and if (s)he has Clubs and Hearts, then your Pass will slow things down. If there was no X, I would have bid 3♦, showing strength and implying length in that suit. That would bring things to a screeching halt. If this is a regular partnership, then go to Karen Walker's link on SJS bidding and responding.

 

This doesn't excuse West bidding 6♥ though. Over the 5♦ cuebid, East tried to sign off with 5♥. In order for West to move over that, (s)he should have extras, like a running Club suit or several honors in Hearts. There is neither, so pass is the only option.

 

So, I blame both partners, but West gets more of my consternation for a slight overbid initially followed by a major overbid.

[TWO4BRIDGE]

I don't understand the 3S bid on that pathetic suit over the T/O DBL .

 

As an aside, if playing 2/1 GF, 2C ( instead of 3C ) would have been plenty .

[P_Marlowe]

Hi,

 

what is wrong with 3D, instead of 3S? You would have bid 3D over 2C,

why not over 3C.

 

Depending on agreement, 3S is some sort of reverse, besides showing 54,

it also showes add. strength.

 

After 3S, partner can expect the Queen of spades with opener.

 

With kind regards

Marlowe