Teaching Sessions & Practices on BBO > Bidding Challenges
Importance of Hand Evaluation
Jimmy:
Had this hand in a tournament yesterday. You are East, the dealer and no one is Vul. Do you Pass, Open 1 !H, 2 !H or 1 !C? And Why?
East
!S
!H Q109532
!D AQ10953
!C 3
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Now, here is the complete deal.
North
!S AQJ1063
!H J874
!D 8
!C 105
West East
!S 875 !S
!H AK6 !H Q109532
!D KJ2 !D AQ10953
!C K762 !C 3
South
!S K942
!H
!D 764
!C AQJ984
I chose to pass because the hand seemed to strong to open 2 !H, seemed to weak to open 1 !H (9HCP & fragmented suits), and to my regret did not even consider opening 1 !C (playing strength). We ended up in 5 !H making 6. The hand is difficult to bid after a pass or 2 !H opening. Rather easy to bid with a 1 !H or 1 !C opening. Of the 26 teams that played the hand 9 teams ended up in 6 !H. Appreciate other comments from this seasoned crew.... ;)
OliverC:
Personally, I think I open this hand 1 !H. 0661 hands have an inherent playing strength, and the hand is far far too good to open with 2 !H and also doesn't really have remotely enough defensive strength to consider a 1 !C Opening (for my money, anyway).
Playing OCP, a 1 !H opening would probably lead to a sequence similar to
1 !H - 1NT
3 !D(Max, 5-5+) - 3 !S(Gamma in !H)
4 !H(Hxxxxx in !H) - 4 !S(Relay Beta)
4NT(0-2 Controls!) - 5 !H(To Play)
5 !S(Void !S) - 6 !H(Really really to play!)
All Pass
Even if the bidding starts 1 !H - 1NT - 2 !D - 4 !H, I'd think East would be bidding 4 !S over that, or maybe just punting 6 !D as "choose a Slam".
For the 2 !H bidders:
2 !H - 2 !S(Enquiry)
4 !D(Max, second suit) - 4 !H(To Play)
4 !S(void) - 5 !H(to Play)
Pass
Realistically, it's impossible for either player to appreciate they're playing with a 20-point deck. East can never really show the 5th or 6th Diamond unless they just punt 6 !D over 4 !H.
Interesting hand!
brian_m:
--- Quote from: Jimmy on September 10, 2017, 09:29:02 PM --- North
!S AQJ1063
!H J874
!D 8
!C 105
West East
!S 875 !S
!H AK6 !H Q109532
!D KJ2 !D AQ10953
!C K762 !C 3
South
!S K942
!H
!D 764
!C AQJ984
I chose to pass because the hand seemed to strong to open 2 !H, seemed to weak to open 1 !H (9HCP & fragmented suits), and to my regret did not even consider opening 1 !C (playing strength). We ended up in 5 !H making 6. The hand is difficult to bid after a pass or 2 !H opening. Rather easy to bid with a 1 !H or 1 !C opening. Of the 26 teams that played the hand 9 teams ended up in 6 !H. Appreciate other comments from this seasoned crew.... ;)
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As a matter of principle, I've always refused to believe that there's a gap between a 1 !H and a 2 !H opener. Given that, my choice is easy. 1 !H it is, and then bid !D until the cows come home (or partner gives preference back to !H). I expect competition in !S so I want to get started on my suits, 1 !C isn't an option IMO.
Jimmy:
As a matter of principle, I've always refused to believe that there's a gap between a 1 !H and a 2 !H opener. Given that, my choice is easy. 1 !H it is,
GREAT gap adjustment, like it. :)
Jimmy:
--- Quote from: OliverC on September 10, 2017, 09:58:29 PM ---Personally, I think I open this hand 1 !H. 0661 hands have an inherent playing strength, and the hand is far far too good to open with 2 !H and also doesn't really have remotely enough defensive strength to consider a 1 !C Opening (for my money, anyway).
Playing OCP, a 1 !H opening would probably lead to a sequence similar to
1 !H - 1NT
3 !D(Max, 5-5+) - 3 !S(Gamma in !H)
4 !H(Hxxxxx in !H) - 4 !S(Relay Beta)
4NT(0-2 Controls!) - 5 !H(To Play)
5 !S(Void !S) - 6 !H(Really really to play!)
All Pass
Even if the bidding starts 1 !H - 1NT - 2 !D - 4 !H, I'd think East would be bidding 4 !S over that, or maybe just punting 6 !D as "choose a Slam".
For the 2 !H bidders:
2 !H - 2 !S(Enquiry)
4 !D(Max, second suit) - 4 !H(To Play)
4 !S(void) - 5 !H(to Play)
Pass
Realistically, it's impossible for either player to appreciate they're playing with a 20-point deck. East can never really show the 5th or 6th Diamond unless they just punt 6 !D over 4 !H.
Interesting hand!
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Yes, very interesting. Three of the 26 N/S teams bid to 5 !S Doubled making 5 and not sure how many others may have pushed the nine E/W's into the 6 !H contract. Our Opp only interfered to the 4 level. If I would have opened 1 !H, I think we would have also gotten to the slam, but very difficult for my partner to participate once I passed first seat (and would have been difficult if I bid 2 !H). It was a very good lesson on hand evaluation (for me). Way to much St Am and Goren years ago. :'(
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