[Giangibar]

1) 2♠ as a natural game trial. I might even pass at pairs, but not at teams. True, partner failed to cuebid and we might as well go down in 3♥, but the risk is worth it and I don't expect partner to cue with a balanced 8-count like KJx Axx xxx xxxx where we are cold for 4♥.

2) Close decision between DBL and 4♣. I would probably double trying to cater for partner holding 4 Hearts, then bid 5♦ if a Major fit isn't found. I don't think we can seriously make slam most of the time.

3) 3NT is tempting, but I'll go with the "normal" 3♠ bid.

4) Partnership style for preempts is fundamental; given the seat and vulnerability, together with my light preempting style, I would definitely pass. It looks like points are evenly distributed across the table and 2♥ could well be the last making spot.

5) Easy 3♠.

[msjennifer]

Hand 1) Two spade, help asking suit bid.Partner will sign off in three if not holding help.
Hand 8) Three club followed by Five diamond.
Hand 14) Nine losers. Will not open this hand.Under the given auction I will Pass with this hand.
Hand 19) Two Spade forcing one round.
Hand 20) Three Spade.

[Hanoi5]

46 from Nige: 2♠, X, 3♠, 2NT and 3♠.

[Hanoi5]

I don't agree with number 19. My partner wouldn't open 2♥ with that. Very undisciplined.

Overall I did great... In those hands bidding, at least...

[mgoetze]

Hanoi5, on 2015-April-12, 09:13, said:

I don't agree with number 19. My partner wouldn't open 2♥ with that. Very undisciplined.

Why, is AT9xxx not good enough for you nonvulnerable? I would absolutely bid 2♥ again every time.

[mike777]

I thought deal 8 was very interesting on many levels, including partner's opening bid. For example I would expect most on the forum to open these balanced hands but pass sets up an interesting dynamic. assuming we know pard passes this type of hand.

As for slam, 6h requires very little to have a play.

Axxx..AKTx..xxx..xx

[manudude03]

mgoetze, on 2015-April-12, 10:30, said:

Why, is AT9xxx not good enough for you nonvulnerable? I would absolutely bid 2♥ again every time.

I suspect the good 4 card spade suit is a bigger turnoff than the quality of the hearts. I would have ended in 4H on that hand, damn that heart break .

[mike777]

Opening weak 2 bids with a side suit can be a big winner esp if your hcp are concentrated in long suits. Of course everyone needs to know that is your agreement.

Please note this is different from opening a 2bid that promises 2 suits.

[jodepp]

Hand 1: 2♠, probably on the way to 4♥. I'm willing to drive this hand to game at IMPs.

Hand 8: Ugh. Is a negative X totally insane? I can correct ♠ to ♦ at the game level if partner responds unfavorably. 3♣ a decent second choice.

Hand 14: If I had opened this I'd guess to Pass; this is just a case of disliking this choice less than other options.

Next: 2♠ if forcing, 2NT inquiry if not. If pard shows something decent I'll try game in ♥/♠ at IMPs.

Last: If 3♣ implies 'stuff' (i.e., 15-ish or 12 with 6+ clubs) I'll try 3♠ hoping this buys 3NT from pard. If pard's overcalls are loose, I think I Pass. A direct 3NT is just a bit too rich for me.

[stoppiello]

1) 2!s seems to be trying to aim for too small a target, 5 loser hand opposite a raise belongs in game, and since LHO was quiet, we know where everything is, so the play is a little easier

2) do we know its our hand yet, and where are all the spades? almost would think RHO is 2-suited in the blacks, neg double makes sense, and if p is 4/4/3/2 in shape, the correction to diamonds from spades shows our hand decently enough

3) 2 certain tricks, plus headache, and partner is asking us to do something intelligent, okay, we'll out-think ourselves and pass

4) I would think the 2N inquiry would work best, over 3!H, I'm tempted to pass, and over any positive noise, 3S shows where we are

5) 3S is at least a forcing bid (it looks like one) and says we have 'stuff' and length here, seems kinda obvious

[ahydra]

2S, 3C then 5D, 3S, p, 3S

ahydra

[Jinksy]

Are we going to find out the other hands and/or results?

[masse24]

1. 2♠
2. 3♣ (then 4♦)
3. 3♠
4. 2♠ or Pass (which way is the wind blowing today?)
5. 3♠

[mgoetze]

Jinksy, on 2015-April-16, 12:33, said:

Are we going to find out the other hands and/or results?

http://webutil.bridg...6948-1428586322

[Jinksy]

On board 1, I feel like E had a clear 2♦ bid - I'm not sure exactly how strong a UCB that lets you out at the 2-level should be, but if a decent 8-count isn't enough, I think we'll be under- or overbidding opposite such hands frequently.