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Playing matchpoints. Both you and the Opponents are vulnerable.

Here is your hand:
♠J5
♥KJ6
♦A873
♣A732

Partner opens the bidding 1♦. Your RHO (Right Hand Opponent) says "Pass".

What is your call?

Show Answer

I'm good with a few bids.

3NT is an acceptable bid but I might be worried about that ♠ suit. Just because your RHO said "Pass" doesn't mean that your LHO (Left Hand Opponent) doesn't have ♠ and they will be the one leading to 3NT! However it does show your point count and you do get to a game. Both 1NT and 2NT can be passed.

Probably the best bid is 2♣. This is just a forcing bid that shows at least 10 HCP (High Card Points) and forces your Partner to bid again.

If you bid 2♣ Partner will bid 2NT and you can raise to 3NT.

If you had bid 3NT Partner does have the ♠ stopped so you will have reached the best contract.

If you bid either 1NT or 2NT Partner will "Pass" and you will have missed a game! 10 tricks are available in NT.