[han]

Matchpoints, all red.

KQ108x
x
Jxx
A10xx

1H - 1S
2D - ??

Partner opens fairly light but nothing unusual. What's your call?

[helene_t]

This is the reason why I prefer a wicked style with mandatory off-shape 1NT rebids to make this 2♦ call showing extras and/or 10 red cards. Then I would have no problem with 2NT.

I guess I still bid 2NT but pass could easily be the winner.

[FrancesHinden]

2NT seems fairly normal.

[mike777]

2h

Given we open lite, 2h, way too weak for 2nt(12-13 I assume given we open lite.)

[karlson]

I would also bid 2N. It's possible that we're in the best contract if I pass, but I don't see how I can take that chance. Partner can still bid 3d with a weak 5-5. 2s would also not occur to me with so much stuff.

[Vilgan]

I feel like I have to bid 2 NT, although I secretly hope that partner will bid 3♦ which I will happily pass. Passing for a hopeful +130 in diamonds could easily be correct though, and I would not fault anyone for making that decision at the table.

[jdonn]

2NT wtp?

[rbforster]

mike777, on May 31 2008, 11:14 AM, said:

2h

Given we open lite, 2h, way too weak for 2nt(12-13 I assume given we open lite.)

Huh? 2N seems reasonable if partner's openings mean we have an invitational hand. If not, 2♥ has got to be my last choice. I'm torn between pass and 2♠, but I'm never bidding 2♥ with a stiff.

[mike777]

I post here to learn but try and give what I would do at the table given what we are told.

I guess almost everyone seems to feel 2nt is "normal" despite OP saying we open fairly light. I am surprised I would have thought 2nt is normal if we open fairly sound but not if we open fairly light. But based on these posts I see almost everyone thinks 2nt wtp.

2s would have been my close 2nd choice. Pass seems too inflexible given the wide range opener can have and I would be too worried partner would bid 3nt over our 2nt on too many 12- 13 hcp opening hands.

[whereagles]

2♠ for me. The suit is playable even oppsite a singleton and my "extras" come handy

[jtfanclub]

whereagles, on May 31 2008, 03:25 PM, said:

The suit is playable even oppsite a singleton

ewwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwww

(not the bid, mind you. Just calling this suit playable across a singleton).

[rogerclee]

Put me down for 2N. I don't think it is likely enough that ♠ plays better than NT (especially if partner is 1543) to take that position.

(2♥ and pass, wow, people are getting very creative.)

[neilkaz]

2♠ or 2N...flip a coin. I'd like a bit better 5 carder for 2♠, but 2N may also lead to a bad result. 2♥ or pass are not under consideration here.

[jtfanclub]

As long as people are being creative, what's wrong with 3♦?

OK, sure, I'd like to have more/better diamonds for 3♦, absolutely. We're talking choices between bad bids here.

I'm assuming that if partner was 2542, he doesn't bid hearts and rebid diamonds. He opens 1NT or rebids it.

If partner is 1-5-4-3, would I rather be in NT or diamonds? I like those crossed singletons, and unlike some people, I think AQT86 is one of the worst hands to hold across a singleton in NT, for its point count. You guess wrong, you have 4 losers, even if they split 4-3. KQT86 is almost as bad. You lead the singleton, you play the ten, the jack comes out. Good luck on setting up that suit.

If partner is 2-5-5-1, would I rather be in spades or diamonds? Again, I don't like the suit across a singleton, and I have (effectively) Axxx in clubs. If I ruff a club on the board, I run into the same problem. In diamonds, we have an 8 card fit, and we can either crossruff or set up one of the majors.

If partner is 2-6-4-1, well, I'm rather hoping he'd rebid hearts if he was weak. If he's stronger, he'll make another call. Game is not out of reach.

I have an invitational hand with diamond support. While normally I'd say the 'diamond support' is bad enough on this hand that it's not worth showing, the other bids at first glance appear to be even worse.

[rogerclee]

jtfanclub, on May 31 2008, 03:07 PM, said:

As long as people are being creative, what's wrong with 3♦?

Because at either form of scoring, but especially matchpoints, there is no way I am playing 3♦ in a probable 4-3 fit.

[FrancesHinden]

jtfanclub, on May 31 2008, 11:07 PM, said:

I'm assuming that if partner was 2542, he doesn't bid hearts and rebid diamonds. He opens 1NT or rebids it.

?????

I would always assume that when partner has two suits he can bid comfortably, he bids them. When he has a balanced hand, he bids NT.

If he doesn't have a balanced hand and can't bid his suits comfortably, he may have to bid NT anyway. But not on this auction.

[jtfanclub]

FrancesHinden, on May 31 2008, 06:00 PM, said:

jtfanclub, on May 31 2008, 11:07 PM, said:

I'm assuming that if partner was 2542, he doesn't bid hearts and rebid diamonds.  He opens 1NT or rebids it.

?????

I would always assume that when partner has two suits he can bid comfortably, he bids them. When he has a balanced hand, he bids NT.

I guess I think of 2542 as balanced, especially when partner bids spades. If he can be that shape (and 12-14), I guess 3♦ is out.

[Winstonm]

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2♠ or 2N...flip a coin.

I hope you are not one of those who bids 2NT, folds his hand and writes the contract down before the bidding ceases - otherwise, there is considerable difference between a non-encouraging 2S and a game-invite 2N.