Suggest an auction (or two).

[Cascade]

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East opens 1♥ and there after the opponents are silent through out.

 

Suggest some auctions. I am particularly interested in auctions that start with either 1♠ or pass from south.

 

Supplementary question: Is 1♠ reasonable?

[Fluffy]

1♠-4♣

4♠-pass

 

1♠-2♥

2NT-3♣

3NT-pass (knows partner overcalls 4cM frequently)

 

 

1♠-2♥

2NT-3♣

3NT-4♠

 

pass-2♣

2NT-3NT

 

pass-2♣

2♥-2NT

3NT-pass

[Mbodell]

1♠ is very reasonable. X is reasonable if the pair plays equal level conversion. Pass is ok too. If N were a passed hand I'd think 1♠ was standout. As is, I think it is a toss up between pass and 1♠ (assuming not ELC, with ELC X is better I think).

 

After 1♠:

 

If you play fit jumps in competition, 3♣ by N seems right. I'm not sure how it would go after that, is 3 red a probe for 3nt despite the major fit? Would S just bid 3nt trying to avoid the possible 4-3 or club misfit? Seems like 3nt or 4♠ are likely ending places.

 

Assuming no fit jumps, then 2♣ followed by 3♠ over 2♦ is reasonable. I assume again despite the 4 card suit, S would accept the invite given the 13 hcp 6 loser hand, possibly again trying 3nt.

 

After pass:

 

N bids 2♣. They end up in 3nt through various sequences.