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| Hand 21 - Played 25th October 2021 |
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A brilliant overcall by West caused North a headache, what should North bid here? Click "Ans" to see Robin's suggestions but have you another idea?
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- 3NT, hoping that Partner has a club stop or (Better)
- Bid 4C, which must be Staymanic (it avoids 3NT), and asks Partner to bid a 4/5 card major, or his best 3 card Major (!!!! she says, but this is possibly correct) or
- Pass, which Partner should bid over if suitable or
- Double, which shows a desire to play in 4 of a Major, or 3NT if that looks suitable.
Double seems the most flexible to me. If Partner leaves it in, you may be on a bad board (i.e. +500 instead of +600); however, you may also be on top of the situation if Partner hasn't got a club stop (Unlikely), but has a 4 card Major.
Very difficult problem - that is why you should strive to bid on the West hand, if you hold:
♠ 4
♥ 7
♦ Q J 8 5
♣ K Q 10 9 7 4 2
Especially the case if you are not vulnerable, and they are Vulnerable!
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