Playing 2/1, partner opens 1 club. Opponents are silent, and you hold:
S KJ
H QJT753
D AK5
C J8
The bidding goes:
1C 1H
1S 3H
4D ?
What does partner hold?
It took a moment, but I rationalized that partner's distibution was 4045. Ergo, I opted for 5 clubs.
As it turned out, both 4 hearts and 5 clubs were making, though 3NT making was the most common contract.
Interestingly, GiB at other tables bid clubs, then diamonds, then spades. This made it easier to get to 3NT. I do wonder, though, if both ways of bidding show 4045. If so, what is the implied difference between the two methods?
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Recording my journey towards competence at contract bridge, be it duplicate or rubber bridge.
About Me
- warren
- I'm a thirtysomething intermediate player. My ambition is to rise to the top of the game. I split time between family, running, triathlons and bridge, so it may take a while. :)
Current Goals
- Slow down my play and think deeper
- Counting - improve my patience and consistency in counting
- Improve my card play
Current System
- 2/1, as per Thurston's 25 steps
- SAYC, as per ACBL
- Standard Carding with Odd/Even Discards
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Master Play (Kelsey)
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