a***@yahoo.co.uk
2018-09-23 09:48:26 UTC
IMP pairs, no-one vuln:
North
AKJT
T8763
-
QJ93
N E S W
1NT* P 2NT**
P 3C*** P 3D
AP
* 14-16
** Transfer to diamonds
*** Good diamond support (not necessarily maximum HCP)
3D made on a defensive slip-up.
Full deal:
AKJT
T8763
-
QJ93
87 Q642
Q5 A9
A98763 KJ52
T76 A42
953
KJ42
QT4
K85
NS can make 4H. Given system agreement, could North reasonably bid 3D over 2NT as a takeout? It is unfortunate we were playing against the only pair in the room playing 4-suit transfers, everyone else gets the auction 1NT-P-P to North who can come in with a two-suited bid e.g Astro or Landy.
North
AKJT
T8763
-
QJ93
N E S W
1NT* P 2NT**
P 3C*** P 3D
AP
* 14-16
** Transfer to diamonds
*** Good diamond support (not necessarily maximum HCP)
3D made on a defensive slip-up.
Full deal:
AKJT
T8763
-
QJ93
87 Q642
Q5 A9
A98763 KJ52
T76 A42
953
KJ42
QT4
K85
NS can make 4H. Given system agreement, could North reasonably bid 3D over 2NT as a takeout? It is unfortunate we were playing against the only pair in the room playing 4-suit transfers, everyone else gets the auction 1NT-P-P to North who can come in with a two-suited bid e.g Astro or Landy.