Bridge - bid and made | Deal no. 40029 Choice of suit in a game going hand.

40029. Choice of suit in a game going hand.
Which suit would you bid this hand in ? There is a choice. Does it make a difference ? Interesting

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1NT	Bal, 12 to 19 HCPs, weak NT
4S	After 1NT, 11+ unbalanced

Related	After 1NT, 11+ balanced
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Dealer: West
Vuln: NS

Intermediate
Rating: Interesting
Source: Jeff Miller

Answer 1

As West would you open with NT ? And how many ?

Answer

Well, you have stoppers in all 4 suits and 13 points. Seems like a natural weak 1NT opening. A bit short in hearts. Let's hope your partner has long hearts

Question 2

East, you've got 13 points. What should you bid ? 3NT or 4 spades ?

Answer 2

East, you've got 13 points. What should you bid ? 3NT or 4 spades ?

Answer

A good question. After all, 8 Spades are guaranteed. And there can be no more than 2 heart losers if you play in Spades. Seems as if a game is possible in Spades. What about NT ? With West promising 13 points and a balanced hand with stoppers in 3 suits, 3NT seems like a reasonable bet too, but a bit exposed in Hearts, perhaps, and your clubs are also a bit short. 3NT can be better, given that fewer tricks required, and given that you win more prizes on the first trick. But we'd have to hope the opposition don't run off too many clubs and heart tricks before we get in. If the King of Hearts is covered by an Ace, you could be in trouble if partner is short in Hearts too. 4 Spades seems safer.

Some subjects to follow up on
21 Bal, 12 to 19 HCPs, weak NT 35 After 1NT, 11+ unbalanced