[JLOGIC]

1S

[phil_20686]

I think that blasting out a spade preempt will work pretty well in the long run. Of course, it can be very bad on any given board. Ill try 4S.

[phil_20686]

I also think its worth considering a WJO in clubs. This might make it tough to dble, particularly against non experts, who are often uncomfortable doubling over 3c with only one major. If it looks safe I can wade in with 3S on a fair number of auctions.

[mike777]

mck4711, on 2011-September-04, 13:38, said:

IMP, non, vul, SAYC, RHO dealer and opens

You have
♠ KT9xxx
♥ Q
♦ -
♣ QJ98xx

RHO bids 1♦

So, here we go: Michael's Cuebid (2♦) shows 5-5 in majors, Unusual 2NT shows the 2 lower ranking unbid suits, ie ♣ and ♥ (5-5), according to standard-SAYC. Maybe a simple ♠-overcall, and maybe I can bid later ♣, or just pass?

What are your considerations and what is your call?

I will try 1s, pard is an unpassed hand.

[JLOGIC]

I used to always bid 4S with this type of hand, but I think you have to be wary of your suit quality, and as gnasher implies, holdings lik stiff Q of hearts and just general overall offense to defense. This hand is really wrong for it imo.

[Phil]

I'll try 2♠, but obviously 1 looks normal.

I like 2 because I can express the preemptive nature of this hand, and pard can bid over 4♥ a lot with support. If partner doesn't support, then I can try 5♣, and I won't get hanged if they compete to 5♥ since I won;t be played for a lot of defense.

[the hog]

whereagles, on 2011-September-04, 13:57, said:

I play a gadget that shows clubs + major over 1D. In its absence, I bid 1S I guess.

Yes, I play Roman Jumps with some partners. Lacking that, 1S.