Here is your hand:
♠A98
♥A8
♦J64
♣AQ432
Playing matchpoints and no one is vulnerable.
RHO (Right Hand Opponent) is Dealer and opens the bidding 1
♦. What is your call?
Show Answer
You DON'T have a good bid. Your choices are 1NT to show a good 15 to 18 HCP balanced hand OR Pass OR 2♣ to show a good five card suit with an opening hand.
None of these bids are great.
Pass is pretty conservative. You do have a nice 15 HCP with a five card suit.
Bidding 2♣ doesn't really get across your hand. You suit is too weak and your hand is too strong.
Do you dare risk bidding 1NT WITHOUT a stopper in the Opponent's suit? I say you should. It's only a minor. They don't promise a five card suit like a major suit opening would. Partner might not jump to 3NT and if they do then the Opponent's might not lead a ♦. If they do then Partner might have a little something in the suit so you have a stopper. If Partner doesn't then maybe the suit breaks four-four. I'd risk it.
If you do overcall 1NT you probably get to play it there and take 8 tricks for 120 points.
If you said "Pass" originally (wimp) then the Opponents get to 2♥ and take nine tricks.
If you overcalled 2♣ you probably get to play it there and you will take 9 tricks for 110 points.
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