I was dealt this hand today in the 3rd bidding position (P-P-?). We ended up in 5
. Two other teams bid and made 5
out of 12 tables, while much to my amazement 5 partnerships played in NT, with two making 4 & 6 NT Wow!. The other NT bidders were down one or two. The remaining teams played below game level in clubs.
Our particular Strong Club System allows for several opening bids with this hand. They are:
1. 2
's (easy bid if your in first or second seat)
2. 1
(can justify 1
because of playing strength)
3. 2
(Schenken/Albarran Key Card Asking)
Note: I like the OCP concept, but I cannot find anyone to play it and also would probably be banned from our local game if I tried to play it.
Here is the situation and appreciate comments about how OCP players would handle the bidding on this deal?
N/S Vulnerable
S is dealer and passes along with W passing.
North
A2
Q5
J
KQJ109864
West East
J87
K6543
J10973
K84
AQ986
K1072
3
South
Q109
A62
543
A752