Friday, February 26, 2021

Weekly Hand Analysis - Vic Johnson - March 1, 2021- To Double or Not to Double

 


Question:  Should South double even though North passed?

Vic

No, South should not DBL. A Takeout DBL promises a full strength opening hand. South has 9 points, 1.5 quick tricks, & 9 losers. None of those values are of opening hand strength. 

The bidding by EW is flawed. Looks to me like a club opening lead would defeat 3NT. I would expect most EW to reach a 4S contract. Somewhat less likely would be 4H. Either of those contracts is better than 3NT.


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