What to Overcall?

Playing matchpoints. You are vulnerable and the Opponents are not vulnerable.

Here is your hand:
♠QJT753
♥AQ
♦QJT
♣J7

Your RHO (Right Hand Opponent) opens the bidding 1♣. What is your call?

Show Answer

1♠

This shows at least 10 HCP (though some will do it on less) with at least a good five card suit.

If you bid 2♠ to show that you have a six card suit you are misleading Partner. You are showing six in your suit but you are also showing a WEAK hand. This is a pre-empt. You should have about 6 to 10 points with a six card suit. You have the six card suit but your hand is too strong!