Trumps Bridge Centre

What should you bid in the following situation? Dlr S, Vul NS.

	AT4		WEST	NORTH	EAST	SOUTH
	AT874					1H
	985		2C	X	-	?
	AT

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written by neilb, February 18, 2010

I would go for 2NT. I understand the X to be an opening hand and cover in the unbid suits. The T's must be worth something.

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written by idrog1, February 17, 2010

2S. W'll only have 7 probably but the Ace is worth the extra

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written by justin, February 17, 2010

Depends on agreements with partner.
as the negative double can be easily misunderstood

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written by Suzie, January 13, 2010

I'd pass and let them have their little clubs.

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written by Gordon, January 08, 2010

2NT Don't like it, but any other bid is worse and likely to get us into more trouble!

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written by Yong, January 03, 2010

too strong for 4H so 3C cue bid

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written by tony bond, December 24, 2009

Too weak for 2NT - reluctantly, 2H

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