[sceptic]

I downgraded my hand to a 1nt response rather than a 2!c bid

opinions sought on this?

would 3!H be better from p? ( even if my first bid was not to your liking)

anything else you wish to say feel free

Scoring: IMP

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West North East South

 -     1♠    Pass  1NT
 2♦    2♥    Pass  4♥
 Pass  Pass  Pass  

[paulg]

What system are you playing (fairly critical in your downgrade decision)?

Playing SAYC or Acol I think 2♣ is far superior to 1NT (using British understatement). If 2/1, with 1NT forcing, then it is just about okay.

North's 2♥ is better than a 3♥ bid - it is a nice hand but needs to find a fit before consuming space. Double is better still but perhaps not the thing to try in a pickup partnership.

Paul

[cherdano]

I think 1N is clear and 2♥ ok. The first problematic bid is 3♥ -- with little wastage in diamonds and good cards in partner's suits, I would bid 4♥ (your hand has improved during the auction). However, the clear mistake is your partner's pass of 3♥. Your 3♥ is invitational, not blocking. He should never pass this hand with an excellent 17 count, he should either bid 4♥ or make a slam try.

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