Discussion:
IMPs decision
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dfm
2018-04-16 17:32:24 UTC
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IMPs, vul versus not.

You have:

KQJx
xx
K10xx
xxx

Partner deals and opens 1H. You respond 1S. LHO overcalls 3D.

1H P 1S 3D
P P ?

What's your call?
Dave Flower
2018-04-16 21:18:23 UTC
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Count me for a craven pass

Dave Flower
Post by dfm
IMPs, vul versus not.
KQJx
xx
K10xx
xxx
Partner deals and opens 1H. You respond 1S. LHO overcalls 3D.
1H P 1S 3D
P P ?
What's your call?
KWSchneider
2018-04-16 22:04:52 UTC
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Apparently partner can’t double (even with short diamonds), can’t raise spades or rebid hearts. I’m done.
p***@infi.net
2018-04-17 07:33:01 UTC
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Post by dfm
IMPs, vul versus not.
KQJx
xx
K10xx
xxx
Partner deals and opens 1H. You respond 1S. LHO overcalls 3D.
1H P 1S 3D
P P ?
What's your call?
Tough, and hard to make a decision in tempo. Hope partner hesitated and I was awake enough to use that time. I vote pass if playing strong notrumps, double if playing weak, since partner would appear to have a balanced 15.
Dave Flower
2018-04-17 07:51:00 UTC
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Post by p***@infi.net
Post by dfm
IMPs, vul versus not.
KQJx
xx
K10xx
xxx
Partner deals and opens 1H. You respond 1S. LHO overcalls 3D.
1H P 1S 3D
P P ?
What's your call?
Tough, and hard to make a decision in tempo. Hope partner hesitated and I was awake enough to use that time. I vote pass if playing strong notrumps, double if playing weak, since partner would appear to have a balanced 15.
Pass would seem to be a LA, so if partner hesitates, you have no choice

Dave Flower
Lorne
2018-04-17 13:07:54 UTC
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Post by dfm
IMPs, vul versus not.
KQJx
xx
K10xx
xxx
Partner deals and opens 1H. You respond 1S. LHO overcalls 3D.
1H P 1S 3D
P P ?
What's your call?
If you play a strong NT I think pass is clear. Very unlikely we have
game values so I want to defend but partner will not pass a double so we
are fixed.

Playing a weak NT it is risky to pass as we may have game opposite a
balanced 15/16 that did not want to double or he might have a weak hand
with 1534 shape that passed because of the spade misfit. Not sure what
is best but a 3N punt looks good opposite the first hand or might get a
sharp double opposite the second.
Co Wiersma
2018-04-17 13:45:45 UTC
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Post by dfm
IMPs, vul versus not.
KQJx
xx
K10xx
xxx
Partner deals and opens 1H. You respond 1S. LHO overcalls 3D.
1H P 1S 3D
P P ?
What's your call?
If double be penalty
then it seems like a clear double to me

Co Wiersma
Steve Willner
2018-04-18 17:41:50 UTC
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Post by dfm
IMPs, vul versus not.
KQJx
xx
K10xx
xxx
1H P 1S 3D
P P ?
If I could make a penalty double, I'd do so, but I think double here is
takeout. Therefore I have to pass. At least we should have a plus
score. I'd pass even if playing weak NT, though it could be very wrong.
Partner is most likely to have a minimum, unbalanced hand.
Dave Flower
2018-04-19 10:59:59 UTC
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Post by Steve Willner
Post by dfm
IMPs, vul versus not.
KQJx
xx
K10xx
xxx
1H P 1S 3D
P P ?
If I could make a penalty double, I'd do so, but I think double here is
takeout. Therefore I have to pass. At least we should have a plus
score. I'd pass even if playing weak NT, though it could be very wrong.
Partner is most likely to have a minimum, unbalanced hand.
I agree. Partner could easily be 5-5 in hearts and clubs.

If you are uncertain, the partner is also unlikely to be sure the double is penalty, and minimise the risk by pulling to 4C.

Dave Flower
dfm
2018-04-19 14:06:41 UTC
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Post by dfm
IMPs, vul versus not.
KQJx
xx
K10xx
xxx
Partner deals and opens 1H. You respond 1S. LHO overcalls 3D.
1H P 1S 3D
P P ?
What's your call?
Thanks everyone for the replies. I tried 3NT, which was not successful.
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