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As an aside, I don't yet understand the interest in finding 6♣ on this hand. If partner has 5 clubs, this is great, but isn't it equally great in 6NT and in 6♣? I.e., where is the ruff that helps us in 6♣?
(Obviously, a 4-4 fit in 6♦ will often be one trick better.)
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Posted 2005-September-23, 08:03
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Posted 2005-September-23, 08:37
Unless I'm in a pick-up partnership with no methods, partner cannot possibly have a 5-card suit anywhere. In fact, he shouldn't really have two 4- card suits. How can he expect us to evaluate our balanced hand, with no indication of where his length is?
I expect 4NT to be 4333 (in some order), and I pass.
The same if we went via Stayman, except now I expect him to be 4333 with a 4-card major.
I expect 4NT to be 4333 (in some order), and I pass.
The same if we went via Stayman, except now I expect him to be 4333 with a 4-card major.