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I would pass although I can nderstand bidding 1H.
Only 3 hcp outside opps suit is a bit light to make a free bid.
Also, we do not have extra shape, hence, I expect that if bidding is right, then partner will have the right shape to take action.
Sure, opps might bounce to a number of diamonds, but with this shape I prefer to be conservative this time.
Bidding 1NT would be appealing if only I had a few more high cards, it does not appeal to be to make a 1NT free bid with 5 hcp.
Perhaps I am just getting used to play with partners who like to open light, but I believe that even in a weak NT context, passing this hand will be right more often than not, even if I am a big believer of the "in quick- out quick" principle.
pass, raise or bid hearts..
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Posted 2006-February-06, 05:25
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Posted 2006-February-06, 06:22
Well, I'm assuming standard "standard American" when 1C promises 3 cards, not a "short club" structure.
Just because a 1C opening can be on three cards, there's no reason to guarantee that it IS on three cards. In fact I read somewhere (I forget where) that 90%+ of the time a 1C opening in Standard American has 4 or more clubs. That's plenty good enough odds for me.
So 2C it is.
Just because a 1C opening can be on three cards, there's no reason to guarantee that it IS on three cards. In fact I read somewhere (I forget where) that 90%+ of the time a 1C opening in Standard American has 4 or more clubs. That's plenty good enough odds for me.
So 2C it is.
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Posted 2006-February-06, 07:00
I never agree with Mark, but my initial reaction was to bid 2♣ here, so something must be wrong ...
What's wrong is that we're playing a weak NT. If we were playing a strong NT then it would be clear to bid 2♣ in my opinion. But in a weak NT system opener rates to have a 15-16 balanced hand on this auction, in which case the hand probably belongs to us in 1NT. So probably 1♥ is best. But I think 2♣ is an intelligent bid, and pass is also very close.
What's wrong is that we're playing a weak NT. If we were playing a strong NT then it would be clear to bid 2♣ in my opinion. But in a weak NT system opener rates to have a 15-16 balanced hand on this auction, in which case the hand probably belongs to us in 1NT. So probably 1♥ is best. But I think 2♣ is an intelligent bid, and pass is also very close.
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Posted 2006-February-06, 08:34
1♥ is the worst bidding for his poor strength on ♥ & whole;1NT better than 1♥ since we can not ignore the 1♠ competition;but 2♣ is the best chioce because it remains the right position for a likely game contract player.