Responding to Partner

Here is your hand:

♠T854
♥A98
♦43
♣AJ93

Playing matchpoints you are vulnerable and the opponent are not. Your Partner opens the bidding 1♦. Your RHO (Right Hand Opponent) says "Pass". What is your call?

Show Answer

1♠

You have a four card major. Bid it. Yes, it is a lousy four card major but it is still a four card major. Bid it!