Matchpoints Balance

[eagles123]

[hv=pc=n&w=sakq82ha94d95cqj5&d=n&v=b&b=13&a=4cpp]133|200[/hv]

[wank]

pass. thankfully it's matchpoints so i can happily take my best route to a plus.

[Tramticket]

Double - expecting partner to pass unless (s)he has genuine prospect of making a contract.

[helene_t]

oh no, dbl is take-out. On a really bad day we will end up in a 4-3 fit in hearts. A 5-2 fit in diamonds is not great either.

 

We could double and then correct 2♦ (edit: oops, 4♦) to 4♠ but I prefer just to set 4♣ undoubled. +200 is usually OK at matchpoints.

[ahydra]

We could double and then correct 2♦ to 4♠

 

If we're allowing insufficient bids, I'll try 3NT. :ph34r:

 

If not... pass, I guess. Shape is too flat. We could miss 4S but bidding/doubling is too likely to turn a plus into a minus.

 

ahydra

[nige1]

[hv=pc=n&w=sakq82ha94d95cqj5&d=n&v=b&b=13&a=4cpp]133|200|

eagles123 problem:

 

I rank

1. Double = Tim Rees says a high-level double shows whatever cards you hold.

2. 4♠ = Assuming partner has roughly his expectation of ♠s and HCP.

3. Pass = Wank could well be right.[/hv]

[jogs]

This hand is just a guessing game.

Pass. Best chance for a plus score.

[Jinksy]

I would double, but I have no idea how to play MPs.