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What should I Bid? - Best enquiry for January 2002

Josh Sher submitted the winner for the best question on bidding for the month of January.

Hand: 

ª Ax
© AKJ
¨ A109xx
§ Qxx
 
Dealer West, you are North playing matchpoints at unfavourable vulnerability.
Bidding: West North EastSouth
 Pass1DPass1H
4S?--

Comments:
Fairly standard two over one forcing to game style. RHO is obviously playing a game with us, which he is winning.... :)

And David's Response:
Hi Josh,
I reckon double looks right. Double will tell partner that you have a strong hand. Partner can make a decision whether to defend or to bid at the five level. Your opponent may be playing games but both you and your partner have managed to get in an informative bid which may not have happened at other tables. Looks as though right hand opponent has a two suited hand and did not want to preempt his partner.

All the best,

David Beauchamp

 

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