CHOOSING The OPENING BID
North-South have reached a very poor contract. As so often, each of the two players considers that his partner is responsible for the accident. And you, what do you think?
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Which opening bid should you choose?
Problem 1
N/S Vul.
| W | N | E | S |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4♠ |
The facts
Stopping at game with 13 tricks off the top is frustrating! Who’s fault is it?
Arguments
North: “I have very few defensive tricks and I want to play – and probably make – my 4 Spades without being bothered. I don’t see how opening 1♠ and then jumping to 4♠ would make it easier for you to bid the slam. You could bid 5♥ over 4♠, that’s an asking bid.”
South: “Well, I did think about bidding and I know that the technical bid is 5♥ but, looking at my hand, we could well go down at the five-level. Even if I understand your arguments, your hand is too strong to be treated as a pre-emptive opening.”
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