Rebid

Playing matchpoints. Both you and the Opponents are vulnerable.

Here is your hand:
♠32
♥KQJ8742
♦54
♣AJ

Partner opens the bidding 1♦. The Opponents are silent during the auction. We decided last post to respond 1♥. Now Partner bids 1NT. What is your call?

Show Answer

How about 4♥?

You should have a fit for ♥ -- Partner did rebid 1NT so they should be balanced. Balanced hands do not have singletons or voids. So Partner should have at least two ♥.

As for values, Partner opened. They have an opening hand. You don't QUITE have the high card values but you do have a super duper long suit so that counts for a little something.

Rebidding 2♥ is weak and Partner is supposed to "Pass".

Rebidding 3♥ is invitational and Partner could (and will on this hand) "Pass".

Playing in ♥ you can take 11 tricks.