Here is a hand most players found challenging.
Here is your hand:
♠J
♥974
♦Q93
♣AJ8763
Playing matchpoints you are vulnerable.
Partner opens the bidding 1
♦. The opponents are silent during the bidding.
What is your call?
Tip: Think about what you are telling Partner. EVERY call means something.
Show Answer
1NT. This says "Partner I have between 6 and 10 HCP. I do NOT have a four card major and I do NOT want to support your ♦ suit." Perfect! This says NOTHING about being BALANCED. You would not OPEN NT on this hand but you are allowed to RESPOND 1NT on this hand.
Other choices?
Pass. This says "Partner I do not have 6 HCP." But you DO. (Liar.)
2♣. This says "Partner I have at least 10 or more HCP with (probably) a ♣ suit. But I might be lying about that suit." You do have the suit. You were allowed to lie about that. You do NOT have the values. You shouldn't lie about that.
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