Here is your hand:
♠T9
♥T764
♦4
♣KQJT64
Playing matchpoints you are vulnerable.
Partner opens the bidding 1
♦. The opponents are silent during the bidding.
What is your call?
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How about 1♥?
This shows a hand that has at least 6 HCP and at least four ♥. This describes your hand.
Other choices?
A few wanted to "Pass". This tells Partner you have fewer than 6 HCP. Which is not true. Partner will play in 1♦ and go down.
A few wanted to bid 2♣. I don't blame them. This is a LOVELY ♣ suit. (WAY better than that lousy ♥ suit for sure!) But bidding 2♣ in this auction tells Partner you have 10 or more HCP. Partner will get a little too excited when you later on discover your ♥ fit and bid too high.
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