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What should I Bid? - Best enquiry for March 2002

Philip Markey submitted the winner for the best question on bidding for the month of March.

Comments:
We play simple Acol. Opener has promised 5 + diamonds and 4 + clubs.

And David's Response:
Hi Phil,
I reckon the best follow-up is 4C here. A diamond slam is a chance if partners hearts are weak. Give partner e.g. ª xx © Jxxxx ¨ KQxx § Ax. If partner's holding in hearts is strong then 3NT may fail on a spade lead with 5D cold. I would be interested in knowing the full deal.

All the best,

David Beauchamp

Phil Markey apologised that he was unable to recall the exact deal but was disgusted that our guru had got it right again- 5D was cold while 3NT, the contract arrived at on the day, failed by two tricks.

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