Here is your hand:
♠J
♥JT976
♦Q7
♣AKT65
Playing matchpoints and no one is vulnerable.
Your Partner is Dealer and open the bidding 1
♥. Your LHO (Left Hand Opponent) says "Pass'.
What is your call?
Show Answer
You have 10 HCP and 3 points for your singleton. You have an opening hand with support for Partner's opening major. That means you have a forcing raise in ♥.
If you have a forcing raise in ♥ I hope you made that!
If you do NOT have a forcing raise in ♥ you need to bid 2♣. That says NOTHING about having ♥ support (you'll show that later) but does show your Partner you have VALUES. Partner is forced to bid again. Then you can bid game in ♥.
If you jumped to 4♥ you have shown a very weak hand. You have the number of trumps you need and the shortness you need but you have TOO MANY VALUES. Partner will think you are weak. You are strong.
On this hand if you jumped to 4♥ you will have missed your slam.
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