Re: Slam Bidding Philosophy


rhm wrote:
> In a partnership playing standard american with few special agreements
> the bidding starts 1D-1S-2D-3C-3NT-4D.
>
> In which game contracts (4S, 4NT, 5C) besides 5D can the bidding stop
> now, that is a bid of 4S, 4 NT, 5C should neither be considered a cue
> bid nor Blackwood but a suggestion to play?

4S and 4NT would be a suggestion to play there.
5C is impossible given the previous bidding since opener already denied
any sort of four card club length and responder's clubs can be suspect.


>
> Would it matter whether it was pairs or teams?
>
> Assume opener now bids 4H (no special agreement) would 4S, 4NT or 5C be
> forcing or still a suggestion for a possible final contract?
>
> Assume you hold
>
> S A K J 8 7 6
> H 10
> D 10 6
> C A K 7 4
>
> is 4D over 3NT right or should responder choose a different bid over
> 3NT?

I think 4D over 3N T promises better diamond support such as D Qxx etc.
I would bid 4S which should show this type of hand as I could have bid
earlier:
1. 3S over 2D as not forcing.
2. 4S over 2D as sign-off but uninterested in slam

Consequently, bidding 4S here shows a better hand then the previous two
auctions.

Eric Leong





>
> Opinions welcome
> Thanks
> Rainer Herrmann

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