Weekly Hand Analysis - Vic Johnson - November 6, 2023 - Bid

 

Question:  Both N and S were unsure of correct bidding.

Vic:

The North point count & suit strength in diamonds are definitely appropriate for a "disciplined" Weak 2D opening bid. A red flag for doing so, however, is that North also has a four card major. Should South prove to have a good hand that includes four cards in the same major, opening a Weak 2D makes it highly unlikely they will ever find their golden fit.

 And guess what. South does have a good hand with four spades. Turns out NS deserve to make game in spades, but never find their golden fit. Clearly, North should not have opened.

 In the auction shown above, by the way, I would interpret the 2H bid by Responder (South) as promising a good hand & asking Opener if they have heart support. Lacking heart support, North should rebid their diamond suit (3D) to end the auction. North should not Pass 2H.

 Following is the way I would imagine the hand being bid.

 

N        E        S        W

 P        P        1H       P

 1S      P        3S       P

 4S      P         P        P

 Ain't bridge a great game?