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What should I Bid? - Best enquiry for October 2000
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LHO Opponent
dealer
Nil Vul
Pairs |
ª J9xx
© 7xxx
¨ KQ
§ QTx
Bidding:
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LHO
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PD
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RHO |
Me |
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P |
1D |
1S |
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Comments: Playing standard better minor with negative doubles.
Obviously the question is whether to show the ratty 4 card heart suit
with a negative double or limit your hand and show your flimsy spade stopper
with 1NT. Also, does your answer change at IMPS?
And David's Response:
Hi Michael,
I reckon double is best here at MPS or IMPS, as otherwise any 44 heart
fit will be lost. The double does not preclude your side from playing
1NT when partner has, perhaps, honour doubleton spade. If partner has
Ace and a small spade, it will rightside NTs if he plays the contract.
It is usually best for the stronger hand to be hidden.
Certainly at matchpoints it is very tempting to bid NTs as often as possible.
All the best,
David Beauchamp.
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