eagles123 Posted March 31, 2014 Report Share Posted March 31, 2014 Matchpoints: [hv=pc=n&s=sat952hk6dt5cj862&d=n&v=b&b=13&a=1c1s]133|200[/hv] system is 4 card majors. 1 Spades overcall will be at least 5 card 99% of the time. What best here, support clubs, or wait for the X? Or something different like bid 1N thanks, Eagles Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bbradley62 Posted March 31, 2014 Report Share Posted March 31, 2014 Nothing other than 1N would have occurred to me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gwnn Posted March 31, 2014 Report Share Posted March 31, 2014 2♣ seems best in 4-card majors. The spades are not good enough for a penalty pass and I don't think you should often have 4-card support for partner when you bid 1NT. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
broze Posted March 31, 2014 Report Share Posted March 31, 2014 2♣. Looks right to support. If 1♠ fetches a reopening double, not only is it not certain that you are beating 1S but if you are then you may not play there and you are not well placed if LHO runs to 2D and p passes as you have not shown a club fit. I think 1NT is just bad. With p promising 4C and very possibly more in a weak NT context, there is no reason not to compete naturally to 2. The A♠ is going to be excellent opposite a singleton and questionable in NT. The only time 1NT might be right is if p actually has the strong NT but how likely is this with 10♠ between you and RHO. tl;dnr: If in doubt, support. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
neilkaz Posted March 31, 2014 Report Share Posted March 31, 2014 In an ACOL context I clearly prefer to support ♣ rather than bid 1NT. I also don't care to try a head hunting pass as they may make it or run if PD reopens. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eagles123 Posted March 31, 2014 Author Report Share Posted March 31, 2014 thanks all :) I think i made a mistake by passing, I probably over-rated the spades. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nige1 Posted March 31, 2014 Report Share Posted March 31, 2014 [hv=pc=n&s=sat952hk6dt5cj862&d=n&v=b&b=13&a=1c1s]133|200|Matchpoints:Zystem is 4 card majors. 1 Spades overcall will be at least 5 card 99% of the time. What best here, support clubs, or wait for the X? Or something different like bid 1N [/hv] IMO 2♣ = 10, 1N = 9, Pass = 8.2♣ is natural and pre-emptive. Also, some partners are miffed when you don't support them. Although, if you play a system where a 1♣ opening bid can be made on 3 cards or fewer, then 1N may be safer. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrAce Posted April 1, 2014 Report Share Posted April 1, 2014 1 NT for me Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
the hog Posted April 1, 2014 Report Share Posted April 1, 2014 Either 1NT or 2C for me. Pass is off the planet. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ggwhiz Posted April 1, 2014 Report Share Posted April 1, 2014 Either 1NT or 2C for me. Pass is off the planet. Given 4-card majors partners clubs rate to be real. I favor 2♣ along the lines of pard can compete (and sometimes get us to 3nt) or they can and I'll be able to express my doubts. Pass is definitely not happening. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
the hog Posted April 1, 2014 Report Share Posted April 1, 2014 Given 4-card majors partners clubs rate to be real. I favor 2♣ along the lines of pard can compete (and sometimes get us to 3nt) or they can and I'll be able to express my doubts. Pass is definitely not happening. Yes, but a lot of the 4 card Majorites I know would open 1C on a 4333 shape. If this is not the case, I agree with your post. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mike777 Posted April 1, 2014 Report Share Posted April 1, 2014 you don't explain system in full If one club is often balanced and sound then I pass and expect pard will reopen with x for a plus. If one club can be crap I bid 2c. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
P_Marlowe Posted April 1, 2014 Report Share Posted April 1, 2014 Trying to go for blood is not the worst idea. With kind regardsMarlowe Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
helene_t Posted April 1, 2014 Report Share Posted April 1, 2014 If one club is often balanced and sound This. He plays weak nt Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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