Here's an example, all vul, imps and right hand opponent (first to act) opens some number of hearts:
| ♠ | A Q T 7 6 |
|---|---|
| ♥ | T 8 7 |
| ♦ | 5 4 |
| ♣ | K Q 5 |
I would bid over a 1♥ opening but I wouldn't bid over 2♥ so I'll vote 2♥. See? You select the point at which you wouldn't bid.
Here's another example, this time partner was the dealer but passes and RHO opens spades:
| ♠ | K 3 |
|---|---|
| ♥ | A Q J T 7 6 3 |
| ♦ | A 9 4 2 |
| ♣ | - |
Wow, what a hand. I'd definitely be bidding over 1, 2 and 3 spades and I think 4♠ too but I'd make a penalty double thereafter. Penalty doubles don't count for this challenge so I would be answering 5♠.
Everyone on board? Assuming openers bid is natural/pre-emptive you vote for the lowest opening you'd either pass or penalty double. Playing imps, all vul with the dealer on your left you see two passes and a diamond opening holding:
| ♠ | A J 5 |
|---|---|
| ♥ | J T 4 |
| ♦ | A 6 |
| ♣ | A K T 6 5 |
Where would you give up?
I'd be overcalling 1D with 2C. 2D, 3D I make a takeout X. Over 4D I would double too, but it's possibly more penalty based now? At least I'd like it to be.
ReplyDeleteI agree with Pieter
ReplyDeleteOver 1,2 & 3D I bid NT. For X over 4D you will most likely need to be good with passing when partner bids a major. Partner's status as a passed hand scares me as our best major suit fit rates not to be that great. Still I think I have too much to pass, so I will X and hope for the best.
ReplyDeleteI will double everything at 3D and above, probably making the minimal NT overcall otherwise (2C over 1D is a bit weird, Pieter!). Depending on who's on my right, I'll be somewhere between not very and very confident of hitting partner with 5M if it's a 3D or 4D opening. After (3D) X (P) 3M, a 3NT rebid looks good.
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