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MPs, all green, partner deals and opens 1S, RHO overcalls 2D and you have an awkward hand:
K
JT9xx
9xxx
AQT
What would you do and how would you follow up?
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Tough decision
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Posted 2026-October-31, 08:28
I will pass 2♠
In the days where we opening the bidding with a good 13 count, this would be a 2♥ bid. Not so nowadays
It is not because things are difficult that we do not dare, it is because we do not dare that they are difficult.
Bridge should be fun!
SHAPE!
"And no matter what methods you play, it is essential, for anyone aspiring to learn to be a good player, to learn the importance of bidding shape properly." (MH)
Bridge should be fun!
SHAPE!
"And no matter what methods you play, it is essential, for anyone aspiring to learn to be a good player, to learn the importance of bidding shape properly." (MH)
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Posted 2026-October-31, 12:15
Agree X
Pass2S
Pass2S
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Posted 2026-November-01, 06:35
Thanks!
I weighted X (but was not at ease to pass the most common 2S reply) and hesitated with pas hoping partner might balance.
I took too much time to pass (and put partner in a difficult situation should she consider bidding in the pass out seat) so decided to X and f up with 2NT hoping the D would block or partner might have some stop. In retrospect, if it is not to pass 2S, 2H would be better at least it shows the 5 cards. And if you confidently pass with the sg K, so should I.
Anyway, partner with a non descript 5323 13 count decided she was worth 3NT, and I quickly lost 5 D tricks and the HA.
My bid was poor but we had a chance to recover she can bid 3H (supposedly forcing, choice between 3NT and 4H in case I had what I had but with the DK vs SK).
A bad board as there were some 4H going down only 1 and more stopping in a H part score.
I weighted X (but was not at ease to pass the most common 2S reply) and hesitated with pas hoping partner might balance.
I took too much time to pass (and put partner in a difficult situation should she consider bidding in the pass out seat) so decided to X and f up with 2NT hoping the D would block or partner might have some stop. In retrospect, if it is not to pass 2S, 2H would be better at least it shows the 5 cards. And if you confidently pass with the sg K, so should I.
Anyway, partner with a non descript 5323 13 count decided she was worth 3NT, and I quickly lost 5 D tricks and the HA.
My bid was poor but we had a chance to recover she can bid 3H (supposedly forcing, choice between 3NT and 4H in case I had what I had but with the DK vs SK).
A bad board as there were some 4H going down only 1 and more stopping in a H part score.
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