About the ABF
![]() Events ![]() States & Clubs ![]() System Cards ![]() Members ![]() Youth Bridge ![]() Newsletter ![]() Directors ![]() Links ![]() Site Map ![]()
|
|
What should I bid? - Best enquiry for November 2009 The best submission for November came from Ernie Waldstein. Hand: I held the South hand:
Comments: North's 2NT shows 20-22 HCP and may contain a 5 card major. What do I bid as South? I want to know if partner has a stopper in hearts for 3NT. At the table I doubled, partner took this as penalty, and fortunately they went one off - it happened to be a near top as 3NT loses the first 5 heart tricks. Sartaj's Reply: Hi Ernie, There is limited room over 3 My preference is for double to be takeout (find 4-4 spade fit); 3 Opposite a partner with 20-22 HCP and with us holding Qx in their suit, we rate to have a stopper. On your hand, I would have chosen 3NT. It doesn't quite work on this hand but that is my recommendation. Sartaj |