Re: 6-5, How Alive?


Bob Lipton wrote:
> Adam Beneschan wrote:
> > Bob Lipton wrote:
> >
> >>Mark B. wrote:
> >>
> >>>Matchpoints, white vs. red.
> >>>
> >>>AKQJxx
> >>>xx
> >>>Void
> >>>AKJ109
> >>>
> >>>3H on your left, to you.
> >>
> >>4H. If partner bids 4 Spades, I'll bid 5 Spades.
> >
> >
> > I like this. I'm asked to formulate a bidding plan, so naturally I
> > plan for partner to bid my solid six-card suit. It does make life a
> > lot easier than if I had to plan what to do if partner does something
> > annoying like bidding my void.
>
>
> If partner decides to bid 5D, he is telling me he doesn't need my help.
> And I'll still bid 5S.

So would we all, but how does this sequence focus pard's attention on
the only relevant issue, namely his heart holding?

Cheers.

Nick

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