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What should I Bid? - Best enquiry for August 2004 The best submission for the month of August was made by : Robert Ashman.
Comments: South opened 2NT, alerted as 5/5 in the minors. I chose to pass and await developments. East, holding:
also passed. North was allowed to play 3C, down 3. How would you suggest we reach the cold 4S game? And Peter's Response: Hi John, The problem with passing to await developments is that the auction developed on the most likely line and you are still waiting for developments. You held the strongest hand at the table and took no action. It was a bit hard for partner to envisage game opposite a passed partner. What you need here is a sensible method. A sound approach is to play bids of
three of a minor as takeout. These bids show approximately the same values
as a double but describe shape i.e.
Double then shows a good hand not suitable for the previous bids. After the double you can play either takeout doubles or penalty doubles according to your style. With the hand you were dealt, start with a double and partner, knowing you hold a good hand and being possessed of seven spades, ought to have a go at 4S.
Regards Peter Fordham |
