Playing matchpoints. You are NOT vulnerable and the Opponents are vulnerable.
Here is your hand:
♠AQ7
♥986
♦AJ93
♣KT3
Your LHO (Left Hand Opponent) opens the bidding 1♣. Partner says "Pass" and your RHO (Right Hand Opponent) says "Pass".
What is your call?
Show Answer
1NT
This shows about 12 to 14 points ONLY because you are in the BALANCING position.
If you "Pass" right now the auction is over. Your LHO didn't open with a strong 2♣ bid and your RHO could not bid at all. Your PARTNER must have some values but they just couldn't make a bid.
If you "Pass" 1♣ the Opponents will just take 7 tricks. That's 70 points for them.
If you bid 1NT you will play it there and take 8 tricks. That's 120 points for you!
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