Re: 1345 shape over 1NT


paulhigh@xxxxxxxx wrote:
In the BBO Advanced system, I notice that 1NT-3H and 1NT-3S are
playedas 31(54) and 13(54) splinters -- singleton in the bid major, 3
in the other, 5-4 either way in the minors. I assume this is used with
game-forcing values.

This seems useful, as such hands could well belong in a 4-3 (or 5-3)
major fit or 5 or 6 of either minor. Personally, I'd rather jump in the
fragment rather than the short suit, to avoid a lead-directing double
-- I assume opener will often gamble 3NT when nothing else is clear-cut
and we might as well keep the opening leader guessing whether we have
AQx or Qxx opposite that singleton.

Anybody use these or similar bids? My Modified CONFIT scheme frees up
the 3H and 3S bids from my usual one-suited slam tries, so I wonder if
these are worthwhile.

Thanks!


There was a similar type hand that occurred in the NEC Bridge Festival
played last month in Yokohama, Japan as reported recently in the NY
Times.

S x
H Qxxx
D A10962
C Kxx
S Q10xxx S AKxxx
H 109x H Kxx
D Qxx D xx
C J9 C 10xx
S Jx
H AJx
D KJx
C AQxxx

At four tables, all four Souths opened a strong notrump (15-17) in
third seat.
After a Stayman 2C bid and 2D response, 3 tables ended up in 3NT going
down a trick on a spade lead. Only one pair from Israel got to 5D via
the auction:

North East South West
Pass Pass 1NT Pass
2C Pass 2D Pass
3D Pass 3H Pass
5D Pass Pass Pass

Israel won picked up 12 imps.

Note that slam in either minor has a chance of making but 3NT has no
chance of making.


Eric Leong

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