What should I bid? (March 2019)
The best submission for March came from Dennis Yovich. He wins a voucher of $30 funded by TBIB, toward any purchase made at the Bridge Shop or Paul Lavings Bridgegear.
| EW Vul
E Dealer |
♠ 5 ♥ A K J 10 9 6 4 ♦ K Q 7 4 3 ♣ |
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| ♠ K Q J 8 4 3 ♥ 8 3 ♦ 8 6 ♣ A K 3 |
![[ 6 ]](http://www.abf.com.au/wp-content/plugins/bridge-helper/images/6.gif) |
♠ 10 9 7 6 2 ♥ 7 2 ♦ A 10 ♣ Q J 4 2 |
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♠ A ♥ Q 5 ♦ J 9 5 2 ♣ 10 9 8 7 6 5 |
After 2 passes, W opened 3♠! I thought for a while and bid 4♥ (Double is also a reasonable option, but if there is more bidding, I will bid 5♦). E now bid 4♠. Two passes , and I bid 5♦. E now bid 5♠, passed around to you. What next?
| West | North | East | South |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pass | Pass | ||
| 3♠ | 4♥ | 4♠ | Pass |
| Pass | 5♦ | 5♠ | Pass |
| Pass | ? |
We were playing 2/1 and opponents Standard.
Your comments please?
Hi Dennis,
I think your 4♥ overcall was the right action – I don’t think double is good, especially with such an extreme 7-5 distribution, best to “bid where you live” before partner starts to over-evaluate his clubs.
Anyway, as the auction progressed, I think South should at least bid something over 5♠. Maybe 5NT as pick a slam, or maybe 6♦ – South has a fantastic support in BOTH red suits, as well as first round control in spades. These type of auctions, it’s a bit unclear of who can make what, but with a double fit, South’s hand should be very excited with his red suit holdings when North has shown long hearts and diamonds.
Hope that helps,
Andy
