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Speak Softly or Bid Boldly? Just right or underbid or overbid?

Poll: Just right or underbid or overbid? (16 member(s) have cast votes)

Rate your choice

  1. Pass (1 votes [6.25%])

    Percentage of vote: 6.25%

  2. Double (5 votes [31.25%])

    Percentage of vote: 31.25%

  3. 2NT. Best bid for North hand (5 votes [31.25%])

    Percentage of vote: 31.25%

  4. 2NT An underbid but best choice (0 votes [0.00%])

    Percentage of vote: 0.00%

  5. 3NT An overbid but best choice (3 votes [18.75%])

    Percentage of vote: 18.75%

  6. 3NT. Best bid for North hand (2 votes [12.50%])

    Percentage of vote: 12.50%

  7. Something else? (0 votes [0.00%])

    Percentage of vote: 0.00%

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#1 User is offline   silvr bull 

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Posted 2016-May-02, 00:47



Matchpoints. Good partner but unknown opps. NS vul.
We play 1NT by an unpassed hand is a one round force, but is only "mostly" forcing by a passed hand.

In preparation for a later "discussion" with partner, how do you view the bid choices available to North?
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Posted 2016-May-02, 00:49

Out of curiosity, what is the range of your 1N opening bid?
Psych (pron. saik): A gross and deliberate misstatement of honour strength and/or suit length. Expressly permitted under Law 73E but forbidden contrary to that law by Acol club tourneys.

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Masterminding (pron. mPosted ImagesPosted ImagetPosted Imager-mPosted ImagendPosted Imageing) tr. v. - Any bid made by bridge player with which partner disagrees.

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2000 years earlier: "morituri te salutant"

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Posted 2016-May-02, 00:56

We open 12-14, but the same poll choices would apply if 15-17 NT. Playing 15-17, I would open 1NT with a five card major only if it was a weak suit like Jxxxx.
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Posted 2016-May-02, 01:01

I think it is flawed logic to take suit quality into account. Had you been playing 15-17, my only concern about opening 1N is that the playing strength may be just a shade too much for an average 17 count.

But that is all irrelevant to this thread. I voted 3N, as a slight overbid but practical. Uncontested I would just have bid 2N, but the KJx of Diamonds have become stronger. It is I think a harder decision at MP as stated.
Psych (pron. saik): A gross and deliberate misstatement of honour strength and/or suit length. Expressly permitted under Law 73E but forbidden contrary to that law by Acol club tourneys.

Psyche (pron. sahy-kee): The human soul, spirit or mind (derived, personification thereof, beloved of Eros, Greek myth).
Masterminding (pron. mPosted ImagesPosted ImagetPosted Imager-mPosted ImagendPosted Imageing) tr. v. - Any bid made by bridge player with which partner disagrees.

"Gentlemen, when the barrage lifts." 9th battalion, King's own Yorkshire light infantry,
2000 years earlier: "morituri te salutant"

"I will be with you, whatever". Blair to Bush, precursor to invasion of Iraq
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Posted 2016-May-02, 01:59

At IMPs, I close my eyes and bid 3NT. I had an excellent 17 count that grew even bigger (KJx D have almost been converted to AQx except I can't duck any). Partner probably have Cs and Hs.

Now at MPs. Oh well, you said partner was good? He'll manage to make 9 tricks. At red he probably didn't bid with a lousy 4-5 count.
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Posted 2016-May-02, 03:21

Pass is out.

Double, but not happy about it, it is for T/O.

I dont like 2NT, you may end up playing there.

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Posted 2016-May-02, 09:50

starting with x to show extra values and no clear direction seems right on target here. Yes we could try 2/3 NT but either would just be guesswork. I prefer to hear more from p before deciding where to go and how high. If p makes minimal noise then staying low seems preferable.
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