[ArtK78]

After opening 1♠ (which is not automatic but is not objectionable), it is clear to pass over 3♣ and again over 3♦.

If I bid 3♥ now, I doubt that I will be able to play it there.

By the way, it is far from clear that 3♦ is going down. The opps are going to have to untangle the heart suit before they give up the lead (although there are some problems for declarer after a club lead and a trump shift).

I don't have any problem with partner's 2♦ bid. A two level bid in competition is not the same as a 2 over 1.

[the hog]

ArtK78, on Aug 3 2009, 11:11 PM, said:

I don't have any problem with partner's 2♦ bid. A two level bid in competition is not the same as a 2 over 1.

I don't think that ben or i intimated this to be the case. The hand is still not good enough for 2D.

[andy_h]

I would bid 2♦ over 2♣. I think getting your (decent) suit involved in competitive auctions are crucial. But of course I plan on rebidding 3♦ if I get the chance next which would be NF for me. And no, I don't intend the 2♦ as a NFB.

[the hog]

kgr, on Aug 3 2009, 03:47 PM, said:

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1♠-(2♣)-2♦-(3♣)
Pass-(Pass)-3♦-All Passs
 
3♥ would have been better then 3♦ (but I think you can only stop in 3♥ if you first pass over 3♣)

By the way, 3H will never make against reasonable defenders.
Lose 4H and a C
or 3H 1S and a C.

Andy, your comment means that I guess you would bid 3D on AK to 6 and out? The C hons are waste paper of course. Gutsy bid to force on that tripe.