lamford Posted August 16, 2015 Report Share Posted August 16, 2015 [hv=pc=n&w=sa86543haq743d6c9&d=s&v=b&b=7&a=1n(15-17)2c(majors)3npp]133|200[/hv]The final of the Spingold. Would you have another bite at the cherry? If you know the hand still comment, but do not indicate what works. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mgoetze Posted August 16, 2015 Report Share Posted August 16, 2015 It would be easier with 5=6, wouldn't it? I think I will be timid and pass. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jinksy Posted August 16, 2015 Report Share Posted August 16, 2015 Ditto. I would play 4m here as natural, so I don't seem to have any sane options. Don't ask me what I'd lead. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lamford Posted August 16, 2015 Author Report Share Posted August 16, 2015 Ditto. I would play 4m here as natural, so I don't seem to have any sane options. Don't ask me what I'd lead.There are at least three sane alternatives; 4C - pick a major, 4D, take-out better spades, and double, do something sensible. I liked the last of these, chosen by Versace, I think. The bonus was when North ran to 4C. 4S is one off, and they have to duck the queen of hearts when you lead it. Your partner had QJx Jxx Qxx xxxx and 3NT is cold. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BillPatch Posted August 16, 2015 Report Share Posted August 16, 2015 Without discussion partner might consider 4 of a minor a fragment, or even natural, but I think this 6-5 with longer spades is more useful, even if rarer. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lamford Posted August 17, 2015 Author Report Share Posted August 17, 2015 Without discussion partner might consider 4 of a minor a fragmentOnly if you are wearing your Official Monster Raving Loony Hat, bidding again vulnerable with 5-5-3-0 or 5-5-0-3 when oppo have 24+ HCP. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fluffy Posted August 17, 2015 Report Share Posted August 17, 2015 I bid 4♦, I don't care what partner thinks it is since I will redouble 4♦ if it comes back. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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