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also 2 N since if partner has diamonds, slam is possible, otherwise 3 N may be makeable even with minimal points.
I would go 2NT showing 18/19 points
3 Diamonds, forcing
2 ST FORZANDO A MI COMPAÑERO HACIA LA SOLUCIÓN FINAL, BIEN A MANGA A ST, O A DIAMANTES, SIN PERDER LA PERSPECTIVA DEL SLAM
Vittorio di Silvio non mi piace la apertura di 1 quadri : è passabile! . Il mio partner può avere solo 6 punti. Tre quadri indica mano meno forte. Dichiarare subito manche a salto preclude lo slam. Propongo la licita di 3 fiori che è certamente forcing .
3C is forcing showing about 19 points. If clubs is raised I can always revert back to diamonds.
3 clubs
2NT
I wrote my comment before .But I would like to mention another bidding if possibıe.
2D(game forcing. 1D was strong with values similar to 2Cl openings.)
I like the 2 NT response, allowing p to communicate further. Too many doubletons for 3NT at this stage.
2 NT
I would bid 3NT - I love playing NT anyway x
3D
THE ANSWER IS 3C-FAKE REVERSE-IT WILL SHOW MY PARTNER THAT I HAVE 18-21 HCP AND 5ּIN D ANDMOST IMPORTANT IT IS FORCING. ACCORDING TO MY PARTNER BID I WILL BE ABLE TO BID-3NT,5D,SLAM IN D,GAME IN SPADE,SLAM IN SPADEׁ
3 S.A.
2 S.A. ce qui décrit bien ma distribution et mes points
I would also go for 3NT
3diamond
Not enough information for a direct bid into game. Need to tell partner that I have a strong hand, so I need to execute a reverse. 2H will demonstrate that and force partner to bid. If partner bids spades again, a game in spades is certainly available. i.e. 4S, But partner has not indicated a point count, other than 6 or more, so slam is a possibility.
There are 3 long suits and 1 short suit among the other hands. This could be a difficulty in 3NT. I think that 4spades is the best bet.
3NT, better hand than the 18-19 hcp 2NT bid.
3nt
2nt jump showing 19 hcp
Jump bid of 2NT, showing 18-19 pts. Partner has opportunity to rebid spades if six or show other suit. We could have slam on.
I bid 3Nt to protect my k of c and also to show 19 points. My p defiantly will c
Bid 3Nt so he could play the hand lol.
2 nt
I'll bid 3 NT
2nt
3 diamonds.
3nt
I will bid 2NT giving partner to show her other options
3 N T
3 D
4 spades
nt will make 5/4 p will go to 4!S if void golfermike
Need a forcing bid. 3D can be passed. I like 2nt planning to rebid diamonds. Maybe a Diamond slam.
Actually having given it another look I note that this is a four loser hand. 3nt is easy opposite Qx of diamonds and nothing else. It’s even on opposite a yarborough with three diamonds! If game is on opposite xxx/xxxx/xxx/xxx, it would have been better to open 2c. So that’s my bid: go back one round and open two clubs. 😉
I would be three diamonds.
Strange. Several comments suggest “2nt forcing” or “3d forcing.” Neither if those bids is forcing! You must get to game. Either fake reverse to two hearts or bid 3nt. My choice is 3nt.
2 spades, showing a hand that partner cannot pass!
2nt gives the partner the best picture.And by the way a happy new year to everybody.
Bid will be 3diamond
2NT showing 19-20 HCP so partner can bid 3NT/3S or other if they have more HCP as opponents have not bid.
I bid three diamonds
3 nt.very strong.then partner can go on for slam
I will bid 3 NT
I think 4NT ask for aces . Game in D is sure but maybe we have slam
NT too dangerous, I bid 5D
No doubt: 2NT = 18+ pts & less than 20
Jump to 3D is in most systems not forcing, hence 2NT. Partner can then interrogate with Checkback Stayman, Schön or other. Length in diamonds will then be found. After the likely 3NT outcome and depending on the format one can consider investigating 6 diamonds with a 4club (Gerber) or 4D bid.
4clubs gerber
I bid 2NT. It’s forcing and since partner needs 10 points to open a new suit I figure we should go slow to see if a slam is possible. At least let’s see what the best suit is
I will bid 2NT
I will bid 2 NT
I would bid 3NT. Have enough points for game since I have 19 points and partner has 6 to 9 points
2H , forcing. Partner can not pas. If he repeats spades i will bid 4 sp. Otherwise 3 nt.
Love the discourse. I immediately thought 3D Pushing to game.
A bid of 2NT WILL GIVE PARTNER A CHANCE TO SHOW OTHER VALUES AND describe my strength
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I would bid 2NT to let partner know I have a big hand. If partner has 6 points or more it will elicit another bid from him. Depending on his answer I will either set the contract at 3 NT, 5 diamonds or ask for controls.
as we have 7 crds d with A K T 9
and can try 6d , even against singleton or void d with p chance of falling d honor doublton or d 3-3
i will bid 4nt asking aces RKC on sp if p
bids 5cl or 5d i stop in 5d
if p shows 2 key cards i bid 6d
2 NT is my bid ( forcing )
3C to show strength of the hand. After partners response come back to diamonds
I agree with 3Cl bid shows the points If partner bids nt I’ll bid 4D .. at least partner knows my point count and why don’t I want to play in Nt??
I bid 2NT to show 18-19 points. With C Kx in hand I have stoppers in all suits and will be able to play in 3 N.
I would open 2C as I have first or second round control in all suits and 4 losers. I play that 2D by responder shows an A or K, 2H no A or K. My rebid would be 3 D showing 6+ D. Responder would decide after that.
I like 2nt or 3 Dia. I like good hand slow arrival and bad hand quick arrival. It doesn't cost anything to do this. I don't know enough abt my partner's hand to make a final decision at this time.
2NT (18-19 balanced). You have a partner. Let him take part in the conversation, hopefully on the way to a slam.
my bid is 2Nt
2. NT
2N to start. Hopefully we can get to slam slowly.
I am not sure that three diamonds over one spade is forcing. I can bid three no trump, which should promise upwards of twenty points or so. If partner passes, we're in a makeable game.
3 H jump shift showing 19 to 21
3nt
3nt
2H !
I agree. Forcing call.
Too strong to bid 3diamonds.
Hard to find some fake reverse with that shape.
Think 3NT is the only possible bid showing game interest and long Diamonds.
I bid 3NT
I object to this question. I would have opened 2NT (ostensibly 20-21) with this hand.
3 D, if p has 5 carder spade he can repeat spades, if doubleton D then he may bid 4D. 3 NT is also an option for p. Woth min hand he can Pass
Seems like 2 nt is the bid for #1
3NT
West biedt : stop 2SA
Dan weet pO dat 18/19 p heb en geen 3 sch, maakt hij het af
2NT. 18-19 points, no spade support. It’s a great hand but..... maybe not if diamonds don’t behave and clubs are a problem.
I like 2NT forcing. 3NT is risky with the club suit, and partner might have complementary values that could lead to slam. I will bid 4S if p rebids their spades, pass if 3NT, Consider slam with diamond support or 3H bid
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3NT. Too strong for 3D.
3D is the bid. If my partner has something material than we can try for a slam
2 N/T
2nt forcing
2NT trump forcing partner to bid 3NT if he/she has more than 10 points. There is a stopper in clubs and hearts. Worth trying for game in 3NT.
2 nt forcing to game
Two NT forcing
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My first thought was 3NT but then decided 2NT - let my P bid again or pass based on the partner's hand
I will bid 3NT
I think my bid should be 2NT, which shows my partner 18-19 points. Now he can become the captain knowing my point count & also knowing I don't have another biddable suit, so I must be long in diamonds.
3 NT is a good bid. If partner has 6 pts. we should be able to make game. Also, it right sides the contract . If partner has more points, he should bid again. He should realize that a long diamond suit is part of the 3 NT bid.
I bid 3 NT. 19 HCP + 6-9 in partners hand should bring home game in NT. Even if you are short in Clubs.
I will also bid 3NT
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your partener have at least 5 cards in spade and at least 6 -9 points your hand with 19 HCP is worth to bid 4 spade but you need 3 cards support . I think 2 cards support with A & J are good enough to bid 4 spade
It could be a 4 card major and p may have less than 6 hcp. Bid 2NT to indicate 18-19 points with stoppers in every suit.
I bid three diamonds and partner can take it forward
I will also go for 3D
Me too
but 3d is not forcing. Don’t you want to be sure to get to game?
me too
I have enough for game, let my partner set the contract.