Weekly Hand Analysis - Glenna Shannahan - April 3, 2023 - Play it safe?

 

Question:  North had 11 HCP but decided to play it safe on the 2nd bid of clubs.  I assume North thought there was no way to get a game in a minor.  However South obtained 11 tricks.  When should you play it safe in a minor?

Glenna:

  I think N would have bid 5 ♣️ if south had opened 1 ♣️. When S opens 1 ♦️, it mades a C game harder to bid. N loves ♣️ and has the A ♥️ so bidding 5 is easier with a different opening.

Hope this helps,

Glenna