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What should I Bid? - Best enquiry for September 2003

The best submission in September came from Elizabeth Wilson.

And Peter's Response:

Hi Lizzie,
Another toughie! Let's look at the evidence:
On the downside- just a bunch of Qs and Js; on the upside- an opening bid opposite partner's opening and jump re-bid.
The really big feature- the KQ of partner's jump re-bid suit!
I think it's that KQ of diamonds which suggests that you should bid on.
When you focus on that holding, what to bid is obvious -
**** 4D **** natural, forcing, slammish.
This will set partner's mind at rest as to the usefulness of the diamond suit and, holding a fistful of controls, will know what to do.
I would not bid 4H.
Some would suggest it is strong because you would have left 3NT otherwise, but you could hold extreme shape, such as 6 hearts and 5 spades or 7 hearts and 5 spades, with modest values. On these hands you must bid 4H.
It's not that I don't expect to make 4H on the given hand, it's just that 4D is unequivocally forcing and slammish and will leave partner well placed to know what to do next.

Regards
Peter Fordham

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