North has denied 4 spades with 2C so South should probably try 2NT. South can't have 4 diamonds as 2D would have been an easy 1RF for South, instead of 2S, thus 2NT by North would have been better. Either way you still get to 3NT but there is no need to give helpful information to the defence. Lead is worth further analysis. Generally best to attack the second suit, so either diamonds or spades. If diamonds then the J or x?
I disagree. Without a diamond stopper 2S is a much better bid than 2NT. It shows the same values and gives partner better information. Sometimes you will not have a diamond stopper and do not want to be in no trumps. Other times partner will have a diamond stopper but it will be important for partner to play the no trumps.
After 2S, I agree that 2NT from north is clear. The only alternative I would consider is 3NT!
DDA on 5000 hands indicates the low diamond was marginally best, closely followed by the DJ (beats contract 23% vs 22%), while both were better than the others (18-19%).
North has denied 4 spades with 2C so South should probably try 2NT. South can't have 4 diamonds as 2D would have been an easy 1RF for South, instead of 2S, thus 2NT by North would have been better. Either way you still get to 3NT but there is no need to give helpful information to the defence.
ReplyDeleteLead is worth further analysis. Generally best to attack the second suit, so either diamonds or spades. If diamonds then the J or x?
I disagree. Without a diamond stopper 2S is a much better bid than 2NT. It shows the same values and gives partner better information. Sometimes you will not have a diamond stopper and do not want to be in no trumps. Other times partner will have a diamond stopper but it will be important for partner to play the no trumps.
ReplyDeleteAfter 2S, I agree that 2NT from north is clear. The only alternative I would consider is 3NT!
DDA on 5000 hands indicates the low diamond was marginally best, closely followed by the DJ (beats contract 23% vs 22%), while both were better than the others (18-19%).
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