[helene_t]

Matchpoints, r/w, we are playing Precision(14/16) if it matters

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[DavidKok]

I think 2♦ is normal, but there are a lot of red flags. Perhaps they add up to enough to convince me to pass.

• Partner is a passed hand, so they are not sitting there with a strong hand. Game chances are very slim, and partner is probably also not sitting there with a penalty pass of 1♠. More likely partner is weak and West is really strong.
  
• Partner failed to raise hearts.
  
• Partner failed to bid 2♣ showing 8-10 here, which is kind of surprising given our void.
  
• We are vulnerable versus not and might go for a number.
  
• We have decent defence against spades.
  
• 2♦ as a contract, even when it is making, isn't a big MP's winner.

I still think passing is taking too much of a position, and I would bid 2♦. But the warning signs are there.

[shyams]

I bid 2♦

Maybe I am missing something but I can't see much of a dilemma here.

[helene_t]

Thanks both, I am happy that my regular partner doesn't think I am completely crazy

Partner had AJT-x-JTxxx-xxxx. 6♦ is cold, we got +50 for defending 1♠, and 8% of the MP.

Maybe partner could have doubled or bid 1NT but I think his pass was reasonable.

[765987]

I bid 2♦.

[765987]

I bid 2♦.

[765987]

I bid 2♦.

[mw64ahw]

I think partner should be bidding, as you say, either 1N or X depending on agreement. Partner would be responding over pass so why not now?

After that it's either 2♦ or another route to show the distributional hand if you have that available.

[mw64ahw]

I think partner should be bidding, as you say, either 1N or X depending on agreement. Partner would be responding over pass so why not now?

After that it's either 2♦ or another route to show the distributional hand if you have that available.