How to Expose Possible Psych

[eagles123]

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from a team game on BBO

 

1 - do you agree with the first pass

 

2 - what now?

[Cyberyeti]

Opps system ?

 

If this can be a 2 card club in a weak NT I agree with the pass intending to X 1N.

 

I think 2N should be natural here, so It's about the best I can manage.

 

We play a pass over a 2 card club then bidding clubs as natural, but this hand is a bit good.

[eagles123]

opps system i believe 2/1 but could've been sayc - strong and 5 anyway

[P_Marlowe]

Hi,

 

#1 The first pass is ok, the alternative would be X followed

by 1NT.

 

#2 2T.

 

Assuming a direct 2T was art. this has to be natural, you are still

likely to miss game, if you have it, but first of all you should try

to go plus.

 

I would also doubt the general soundness of a psych in this position,

but if it works, I wont argue with success.

 

With kind regards

Marlowe

[nige1]

[hv=pc=n&w=sq82hak9dqcakj982&d=e&v=e&b=6&a=p1cp1spp]133|200|From a team game on BBO

1 - do you agree with the first pass

2 - what now?[/hv]

I rank

1. 2N = NAT. Agree with Cyberyeti: the auction raised your suspicions and this bid now ensures that partner shares those suspicions,
2. Double = Flexible but misdescriptive.
3. 2♣ = NAT. But an underbid,
4. 1N = NAT. Ditto
5. 3♣ = NAT. Committal.

[ggwhiz]

3nt now and I would probably have bid it already.

 

I'm not expecting a psyche, it's a guarantee unless the opening bidder is so feeble they pass forcing unlimited bids.

[wank]

double 1s and bid clubs. this should show a strong hand with clubs, as doubling and bidding a new suit does in normal circumstances.

 

there's no need for going wild - LHO is still unlimited.

 

there's nothing wrong with passing a club.