whereagles, on Oct 3 2006, 05:42 PM, said:
The_Hog, on Oct 3 2006, 01:53 AM, said:
"Only the system bid of 2NT makes it hard to reach it."
Why Whereagles? Surely there should be a quantitative 4NT available here.
Well even if a quantitative is available (should be, of course), responder apparently decided not to try for a slam on 31-33. Actually, at other tables, most Easts simply bid
1NT 2
♣
2
♦ 3NT
Thanks for saying what took place. I am aware that the participants haven't asked my opinion, but the hand is up for discussion and I must say I truly don't understand the 3NT sign-off. I guess, as you say, he decided not to try.
And strong no-trumpers also signed off?
1N-2C-2D-3N was common? I know I am now looking at both hands but this seems amazing to me. West opens 1NT, E looks at a 16 count with a strong five card suit and makes no move towards slam? I don't get it.
As I play, something like
1N 2C
2D 3C
might start the auction, since I play this as strong with clubs and an unknown major. I don't have elaborate tools after that, but I suspect it could continue
4C 4S
5D 5H
6C I like to think 7C, but that's a fantasy.
Some play as follows:
1N 2S (trf, intending to then bid hearts showing clubs and hearts, strong)
2N (showing a club fit)
3H Now opener knows of the clubs, the hearts, the strength.
Surely they reach 6C.
This appears to be a room full of very cautious bidders.
Anyway, thanks for the hand. I do bid 3C over 2C.
Ken
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