Suppose the auction goes 2NT-3H; 3S-4H, AND this has been defined specifically as a 5-5 major hand with a slam interest auction. It would be easy to use RKC to check for the controls, but I wonder if there is anything better. Something that would tell opener the exact distribution, voids, etc., perhaps, and still leave room for Ace asking.
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Anything better than RKC if 5-5? slam tool question
#2
Posted 2009-November-29, 11:40
Playing 6-Key RKC is good on these auctions. Responses are as in normal RKC, but the kings of both long suits count as a keycard.
#3
Posted 2009-November-29, 14:26
I suppose it's also a question of captaincy. Is it better for 2NT opener to ask or for the 5-5 hand. Certainly, the 2NT opener is in a better position to judge whether the distribution duplicates hcp values.
#4
Posted 2009-November-29, 14:47
there is a reason they call 2NT the slam killer.
"Bidding Spades to show spades can work well." (Kenberg)
#5
Posted 2009-November-29, 14:56
This is so hard because you are using too high of a bid to show slam interest. But it's hard to comment on without knowing the rest of the system.
Please let me know about any questions or interest or bug reports about GIB.
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