Which story to tell

[helene_t]

[hv=pc=n&s=saqt853hk5djt852c&d=s&v=0&b=11&a=1s2c2d3c]133|200|1Sp=9-17, 5+ spades<br>2di=hearts[/hv]

 

Note that we play switch so 2♦ shows hearts.

 

1♠ can be light, rule of 18 in principle, so this is not a minimum.

[TMorris]

Nice problem. They seem to have a fit of sorts so I expect we do too. So I double to hopefully find it. If partner has good enough clubs to pass that is likely our best spot - they way some people bid he might have five decent clubs opposite. I'd rather have a few more points for this action but I don't. Passing seems to risk it being passed out.

[Cyberyeti]

For us, X (t/o) would show 4 diamonds, and 3♦ would show 5

[nige1]

[hv=pc=n&s=saqt853hk5djt852c&d=s&v=0&b=11&a=1s(5+ !S)2c2d(TFR !H)3c?]133|200| helene_t ' Note that we play switch so 2♦ shows hearts. 1♠ can be light, rule of 18 in principle, so this is not a minimum.

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I rank

1. 3♦ = NAT

2. 3♠ = NAT

3. Pass = Too weak in high cards.

3, 3♥ = Overbid

4. Double = Dangerous overbid. Opponents can probably make 10-11 tricks.[/hv]

[LBengtsson]

It is a 6-5 hand with a good card ♥K. If you do not 3♦ here, then partner will probably let the auction die. Double here is a ambiguous/poor bid. Show partner your shape. Pass is just letting the opps. control the bidding.

[pescetom]

Note that we play switch so 2♦ shows hearts.

I suggest inserting this in the diagram as an explanation (it must be alertable almost everywhere).

[pescetom]

I rank

1. 3♦ = NAT

2. 3♠ = NAT

3. Pass = Too weak in high cards.

3, 3♥ = Overbid

4. Double = Dangerous overbid. Opponents can probably make 10-11 tricks.[/hv]

I might just invert 1 and 2 here.

[nullve]

Note that we play switch so 2♦ shows hearts.

Range?

Minimum length if < INV?

Minimum length if INV?

Sets up a force to which contract?

[helene_t]

Range?

Minimum length if < INV?

Minimum length if INV?

Sets up a force to which contract?

If less than invitational it would make sense to have a six card suit but I don't think that is guaranteed. It doesn't set up any force.

[Douglas43]

I was getting quite excited until I read that 2♦ showed hearts...

[mw64ahw]

I was getting quite excited until I read that 2♦ showed hearts...

You could still get excited.

 

My interpretation would be that the transfer advance shows either weak with long Hearts or some invitational hand with ♥

So X asks which?

Any response other than 3♥ would then line up a potential slam.

[Cyberyeti]

You could still get excited.

 

My interpretation would be that the transfer advance shows either weak with long Hearts or some invitational hand with ♥

So X asks which?

Any response other than 3♥ would then line up a potential slam.

 

yes because x, Axxxx, Kxx, KQxx gets you so excited, even 3N is no gimme, but yes anything other than 3N will get you excited. I don't think partner can pass the ToX with this which would likely work out best.