Simple lead problem

[squealydan]

The opposition bid one of four things.

 

1. RHO 1NT (weak 12-14), all pass.

 

2. RHO 1NT (15-17), all pass.

 

3. RHO 1NT (weak 12-14), LHO 3NT, all pass.

 

4. RHO 1NT (15-17), LHO 3NT, all pass.

 

You hold ♠ T92 ♥ AQ82 ♦ A53 ♣ 864

 

Playing matchpoints in a fairly average field, there is a good reason to base your lead on matchpoint considerations - go with the flow or try something different. The ♥2 will be the most common lead.

 

But independently of that, I was just wondering if folk think the 2♥ is a good lead in any or all of the above situations.

[lowerline]

The opposition bid one of four things.

 

1. RHO 1NT (weak 12-14), all pass.

 

2. RHO 1NT (15-17), all pass.

 

3. RHO 1NT (weak 12-14), LHO 3NT, all pass.

 

4. RHO 1NT (15-17), LHO 3NT, all pass.

 

You hold ♠ T92 ♥ AQ82 ♦ A53 ♣ 864

 

Playing matchpoints in a fairly average field, there is a good reason to base your lead on matchpoint considerations - go with the flow or try something different. The ♥2 will be the most common lead.

 

But independently of that, I was just wondering if folk think the 2♥ is a good lead in any or all of the above situations.

 

IMHO ♠T stands out in matchpoints, while the ♥2 is the IMP lead...

 

Steven

 

 

 

[Endymion77]

I also lead the ♠10 in all of the above auctions at MPs

[BillPatch]

The ♠10 is the clear choice in all four auctions at IMPs, total points, rubber, BAM, as well as MPs.

[Zelandakh]

It is a nice hand for Journalist leads, where the 9 shows the ten and nothing higher. That might make it easier for partner to find the heart switch when it is right than a lead of the ten that might also hold a top honour. The obvious downside is that it makes it easier for declarer to work out the suit but I think that is of less weight here than aiding partner's early decision.