What should I Bid? - Best enquiry for December 2002
This selection is David Beauchamp's last after three years of indefatiguable
service to players with bidding problems who have requested his assistance.
Next year Peter Fordham will take over the job and I know that our readers
will find his solutions to bidding problems as useful as David's have
been.
The winner for December 2002 was Leonie Jeudwine.
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Q10962
© J10
¨ J109
§ A106 |
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AKJ83
© Q84
¨ AQ4
§ 82 |
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--
© AK653
¨ 76
§ KQJ954 |
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754
© 972
¨ K8532
§ 73 |
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| Bidding:
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West
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North
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East |
South |
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P |
1C |
P |
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1S |
P |
2H |
P |
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3S |
P |
5C |
All
Pass |
Comments:
Playing Standard American, Roman Keycard Blackwood and Gerber we were
not able to reach a small slam in clubs, hearts or no trumps, all of which
were makeable. Can you suggest how we might better have bid the hand?
And David's Response:
Hi Leonie,
I like the start to your auction but over 2H, I prefer 3D which would
be
"fourth suit forcing" to game. Now opener has room to bid 3H
which will show 6 clubs and 5 hearts and leaves responder in a much better
position to judge the best fit.
Now responder can bid either Roman Keycard Blackwood or 5H inviting
partner to bid 6H with good trumps. Opener will have little trouble with
bidding 6H now.
I don't like the 3S bid as it takes up a lot of space and should show
6 spades in my book.
Note "fourth suit forcing" usually promises 5 cards in responder's
suit.
All the best,
David Beauchamp
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