Answer #53
Three possible hands are given for South but only one is consistent with bidding. Which one? What should the other iands have bid? Neither side is vulnerable
North |
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East |
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South |
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West |
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2♣*
2NT |
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Pass
Pass |
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1NT
2♠
3NT |
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Pass
Pass |
Hand a) |
♠ Q J T 2
♥ 10 8
♦ K J 10 2
♣ A Q 3 |
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Hand b) |
♠ K J 9 6 2
♥ Q 8 7
♦ J 2
♣ A K 8 |
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Hand c) |
♠ A J 5 2
♥ J 8 2
♦ A 8 2
♣ K 8 2 |
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Stayman - a request for four-card majors.
Answer:
a) is correct.
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Hand (c) has the barren 4333 shape with no tens or nines. You should pass 2NT - quickly.
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With Hand (b), you will accept the game invite (14 points). However, rather than simply bidding 3NT, why not try 3♠ en route. This must show five spades and logically ask partner to choose between 3NT and 4♠. [It cannot be rescue, for partner has not promised spades.]
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Hand (a) is correct. You like your 13-count – look at those lovely intermediates that combine to form chunky sequences: ♠QJ10, ♦KJ10. Accept the game invitation.
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