[Fluffy]

Scoring: MP

N - E - S - W
ps -ps -ps -1NT
2♦*-3NT-??

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2♦= ♥ 1 suiter.

[jtfanclub]

Sorry, misread the question.

The hearts block. You'd be better off with AKx.

Doesn't matter- I would never X. Dummy's likely bid 3NT with a long minor he's hoping to run. Doubling gives a possibility of them shifting to 5m which will likely make.

[pclayton]

I would ask the opponents if 3N shows or denies a heart stopper for starters. Seems like a normal Lebensohl 3N where 3N denies a stop. Yes I know that the auction is a little different given that 2♦ shows hearts; but it should be a natural auction. If 3N denies a stop, I quietly pass and let them find their fit at the 4 level.

If it is supposed to show a stop, I'm doubling. If RHO runs after LHO says it shows a stop, I call the cops. I think pard has an entry or two, even if they have their expected combined 25-26, so they are not running 9 tricks here.

No reason to think 3N is 'gambling' here.

[flytoox]

If dbl is a 'lead-ur-suit'dbl, then I will put it on.

[luke warm]

4♥

[HeartA]

Double, telling partner to lead ♥, whether they run or not.

[Flame]

4♠
My guess is partner has 6 card spade suit and short heart.
Just kidding i wouldnt dare to bid 4S just pass and hope for best.

[whereagles]

More important than what opps play, is who is pard Some pards I'd double, others I'd bid 4H, others I'd pass... on spot!

[Fluffy]

I hate to say thjese, but your partner on this board is myself.

[whereagles]

Well, I think I abstain then

[the hog]

4H. It would not surprise me if both contracts make.

[luke warm]

Fluffy, on Nov 14 2004, 12:02 AM, said:

I hate to say thjese, but your partner on this board is myself.

if that case i might not bid 4♥... much rather find some way to make you declarer

[Free]

Fluffy, on Nov 13 2004, 03:20 PM, said:

Scoring: MP

N - E - S - W
ps -ps -ps -1NT
2♦*-3NT-??

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2♦= ♥ 1 suiter.

I can clearly see what the problem is: you have only 12 cards. My move is to call the TD, and get 60% if one of my opps has 14 cards

[Flame]

Free, on Nov 14 2004, 09:39 AM, said:

Fluffy, on Nov 13 2004, 03:20 PM, said:

Scoring: MP

N - E - S - W
ps -ps -ps -1NT
2♦*-3NT-??

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2♦= ♥ 1 suiter.

I can clearly see what the problem is: you have only 12 cards. My move is to call the TD, and get 60% if one of my opps has 14 cards

Lol you are always the one to find this, i think it got something to do with the phtographics abilities we talked about at other thread.

[Fluffy]

ooooops
I overlooked the ♣7 :-(

These was the full hand:

Scoring: MP

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Not only the 4♥ was getting a top with -500, but also doinganything else was leading to a bottom, everyone made -630 after ♥ lead, but your clever partner didn´t feel any need on leading such worthless suit if you passed and led wich at start looked promising ♠9 for -660.

[jtfanclub]

Fluffy, on Nov 14 2004, 04:23 PM, said:

Scoring: MP

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OK, now one of you experts explain to me why they can't make 5 diamonds.

[pclayton]

jtfanclub, on Nov 14 2004, 07:05 PM, said:

Fluffy, on Nov 14 2004, 04:23 PM, said:

Dealer: North Vul: E/W Scoring: MP

♠ 98x ♥ J10xxxx ♦ Jx ♣ xx ♠ AKx ♥ xx ♦ AQxxx ♣ KJx ♠ Jxxx ♥ xx ♦ Kxx ♣ AQxx ♠ Q10x ♥ AKQ ♦ xxx ♣ 10xxx

OK, now one of you experts explain to me why they can't make 5 diamonds.

....or 4N, 5♣ and 4♠

[the hog]

With all due respect Fluffy, if you bid 2H on rubbish like that your partner will fond it difficult to ever trust your bids again.

[Fluffy]

I know Ron, I know , but passed hand at this vulnerability I felt like it...., when I get these feelings I´ve learnt to make them as quickly as possible, so opponents will trust me.

[Gerben47]

Opps don't know hearts are blocked, so you ask if 3NT shows or denies a stopper.

If he says 'denies a stopper' you double. They will probably play 4♦ (-150) or 5♦ (-600) which is a top.

If he says 'shows a stopper' you bid 4♥. You will have been misinformed though, dunno what the consequence will be but can not be worse for us than the actual score.