[jtfanclub]

You all know the hand....

♠AKJ
♥9752
♦QJ
♣J973

But this time, the guy to the left of you is dealer, and opens a minor. Two passes to you. Opps are not vulnerable, you might be.

Do you make a call, or pass? BBO Expert- 1NT is 11-14 or so.

[Fluffy]

I always pass because they are cold for 12 tricks on any minor!.

Now, seriously, I would never pass this, 1NT or double.

[Apollo81]

Dbl is normal after 1♦pp. After 1♣pp it's close between pass and 1NT. I know I'd bid 1NT all white/MPs but I would probably pass most of the time.

[jtfanclub]

Apollo81, on Dec 5 2007, 11:26 AM, said:

I know I'd bid 1NT all white/MPs but I would probably pass most of the time.

Let's assume this is IMPs for the moment...I didn't want my list of options to go over a page.

[awm]

I think it's pretty clear to double over 1♦-P-P. I would double if the ♦QJ were small cards, and while QJ tight is not a "good holding" it's still better than xx.

Over 1♣-P-P it's less obvious what to do, but I will pass.

[Apollo81]

jtfanclub, on Dec 5 2007, 11:34 AM, said:

Apollo81, on Dec 5 2007, 11:26 AM, said:

I know I'd bid 1NT all white/MPs but I would probably pass most of the time.

Let's assume this is IMPs for the moment...I didn't want my list of options to go over a page.

Pass then. If you bid 1NT with bad 11 counts routinely in this position, you'll probably lose more IMPs on going for numbers when LHO is loaded then you'll gain from infrequent partscore/game swings.

[pclayton]

Double after 1♦. 1N over 1♣, unless they are vul and we aren't.