Here is your hand:
♠AK4
♥KT762
♦A2
♣AT6
Playing matchpoints you are vulnerable.
You are Dealer and open the bidding 1
♥. The opponents are silent during the bidding. Your Partner says 1♠.
What is your call?
Show Answer
How about 2NT?
This shows a balanced hand with 18 or 19 HCP. In other words a hand that was too strong to open 1NT (so more than 17 HCP) and not strong enough to open 2NT (so less than 20 HCP).
This also denies having a fit with Partner's major. Perfect!
If you raised Partner at any level remember that Partner might only have FOUR ♠ in their hand. They are responder.
If you bid 3♥ you show a GOOD six card suit. You only have a five card suit -- plus it is a pretty bad suit.
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