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Posted 2010-July-07, 16:36

Pass - 1♥
1NT - ?

Opps silent.
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Posted 2010-July-07, 17:53

I guess I bid 2C, thanks to the ace-and-spacey high cards and the spade shortness. But I have no complaint with anybody who passes it, and I wouldn't be surprised if that's the better action. Not vul pass would have more going for it.
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Posted 2010-July-07, 20:46

Little Kid, on Jul 7 2010, 05:36 PM, said:

Pass - 1♥
1NT - ?

Opps silent.

while partner may have only none, 1, 2, or 3 ♣ he can also have 4,5, 6 or 7. he could also hold a 6 card red suit so bid on ....2♣ for me
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Posted 2010-July-08, 01:58

Seems like a playable contract, so pass.

2♣ is ok, but if pard goes back to hearts on xx♥, it might not be that hot.
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Posted 2010-July-08, 02:03

Both are fine, in MP I'd probably pass and hope to play it there.
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Posted 2010-July-08, 03:42

They have a sure spade fit, so I am looking for my fit too and try 2 ♣
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Posted 2010-July-08, 08:03

good point, codo. I didn't see it.
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Posted 2010-July-08, 09:25

My experience is that 1NT is not a great contract in this auction even when opener has no viable alternative to passing. 2♣ here is a no brainer, it could even be 3-4 tricks better than 1NT.
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Posted 2010-July-08, 14:42

Apollo81, on Jul 9 2010, 04:25 AM, said:

My experience is that 1NT is not a great contract in this auction even when opener has no viable alternative to passing. 2♣ here is a no brainer, it could even be 3-4 tricks better than 1NT.

Agree. If partner is precisely 3253 we have a better spot less than half the time, otherwise we have a better spot much more than half the time.
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Posted 2010-July-08, 19:42

Put me down for 2♣ as well. Agree that in MPs it might be tempting to take my chances in 1N...
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Posted 2010-July-09, 15:04

2♣, don't find it a problem at all. Partner usually has less than 4♠ and 0-2♥ so I fancy myself in a 2m contract which should play heaps better than 1NT.
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Posted 2010-July-09, 16:25

Another vote for 2♣
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