[DWM]

Utalising Lebenshol (slow denies) after 1NT interference what do the following seqences show?

1NT - (1H) - 2NT - (P)
3C - (P) - 4S

1NT - (1H) - 3S

1NT - (1H) - 4S

We play the second sequance is GF just not sure what the difference between the 3 ways of getting to game should show.

[paulg]

The second sequence typically expresses doubt over the final contract, so will often be based on a 5-card spade suit.

The third sequence shows a hand that wants to play in 4♠, so normally a 6-card suit and may be pre-emptive in nature.

I've never defined the first sequence. As it allows the opposition space to bid, I guess it should be a strong hand (mild slam try without a heart stop).

Paul

[FrancesHinden]

Fully agree on the second two: immedite 3S shows doubt, either about strain (may only have 5 spades) or may be a slam try; the last just shows a hand that wants to play 4S.

I've never had the first auction, but I have had the auction

2S x P 2NT
P 3C P 4H

which at the table we both thought showed a mild slam try in hearts. So I suppose I agree, although seems a bit odd as you could always bid 3S forcing on the first round.

[slothy]

DWM, on Dec 13 2007, 07:52 AM, said:

Utalising Lebenshol (slow denies) after 1NT interference what do the following seqences show?

1NT - (1H) - 2NT - (P)
3C - (P) - 4S

1NT - (1H) - 3S

1NT - (1H) - 4S

We play the second sequance is GF just not sure what the difference between the 3 ways of getting to game should show.

This also shows that the bidder in 2nd pos made an insufficient bid

[Rossoneri]

Yes! The 2nd seat is making insufficient bids! DIRECTOR!!!

Back to the question:

1) No H stop, probably some extras in addition to gf

2) Probably a 5 card suit, giving partner a chance to bid 3NT if he has only 2 card support. (H stop shown as well)

3) Pre-emptive.