I would certainly pass this. The shape is bad; I have no Aces. This is an easy pass.
Invite ? Major raise
#21
Posted 2014-January-22, 18:36
"The King of Hearts a broadsword bears, the Queen of Hearts a rose." W. H. Auden.
#22
Posted 2014-January-23, 08:13
I would pass but consider it close and would not be hard nosed if partner made a S game try. I like the 2 kings, and any day facing Ax of S game might well have a shot. The absence of either enemy bidding when we likely hold a 9 card trump fit may even find partner 4423 so making a try is not so unreasonable in my view.
#23
Posted 2014-January-23, 08:43
mcphee, on 2014-January-23, 08:13, said:
The absence of either enemy bidding when we likely hold a 9 card trump fit may even find partner 4423 so making a try is not so unreasonable in my view.
Please explain. I would have guessed that:
4-4-2-3 opposite
3-5-2-3 would have to do it all on power, and would be our worst offensive combination.
"Bidding Spades to show spades can work well." (Kenberg)