Rebound Posted August 23, 2005 Report Share Posted August 23, 2005 So, you pick up ♠ xx♥ Qxxx♦ QJxx♣ AJx After a 4♠ opening by LHO then 5♥ by partner and pass to you, what do you do? Incidentally, it's IMPs, white on red. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Free Posted August 23, 2005 Report Share Posted August 23, 2005 pass Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jurek S Posted August 23, 2005 Report Share Posted August 23, 2005 Pass Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Echognome Posted August 23, 2005 Report Share Posted August 23, 2005 I'm a passer as well. 6♥ may make and it's possible, albeit unlikely that 5♥ could go down. At least dummy shouldn't be a disappointment. Over 5♠ it would be a tougher question. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fluffy Posted August 23, 2005 Report Share Posted August 23, 2005 pass quick Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Jlall Posted August 23, 2005 Report Share Posted August 23, 2005 unlike the others, I really do think this is a brutal hand. Especially white/red, partners range is soooo great. slam could just be cold, or pard may just be saving. I think the percentage bid is probably pass, but I'm willing to apologize to partner when he claims are trick 1. If the vul was red/white I would bid for sure. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
helene_t Posted August 23, 2005 Report Share Posted August 23, 2005 Pass, its not even close. 5♥ does not promise 11 playing tricks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pclayton Posted August 23, 2005 Report Share Posted August 23, 2005 Pass and I think its close too. The xx of spades is a worry, although if I had to guess, pard has a stiff. The 4th heart merely provides some solidity to pard's suit in case he has AJ - 7th or 8th. Otherwise its of no value. The diamonds and clubs alone might be the key to 6, or they might be worthless on offense. There's no way to know. The lack of RHO raising is a minor concern, too. Add a random minor King and I'll bid 6. As I get older, I don't fret about staying fixed like I used to. :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
reisig Posted August 23, 2005 Report Share Posted August 23, 2005 Older and wiser! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
luis Posted August 23, 2005 Report Share Posted August 23, 2005 6♥ if we are saving it just costs a little more if it makes then great, if 5♥ makes and 6♥ doesn't and they don't have 5♠ then I say sorry. I feel I can't pass 5♥ with Qxxx in hearts, a side QJxx and a side ace. Luis Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mike777 Posted August 23, 2005 Report Share Posted August 23, 2005 So, you pick up ♠ xx♥ Qxxx♦ QJxx♣ AJx After a 4♠ opening by LHO then 5♥ by partner and pass to you, what do you do? Incidentally, it's IMPs, white on red. Pass before last night, 6h After last night.A guess. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rebound Posted August 23, 2005 Author Report Share Posted August 23, 2005 Thanks for the replies. Frankly I was just curious to see if any of the top players would bid 6 with this hand. I passed and it worked out but I don't think I would fault anyone for bidding the slam with my hand. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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