[thepossum]

Hi

I had two (for me) awkward hands in recent MPs playing 2/1
When I say awkward, I mean I could see likely/possible slams but the system would not necessarily get us there
They seemed awkward for other people too and the scores were weird and wonderful arrays of numbers

Hand 5

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Not happy that we play 3NT like that leaving no real room to explore
I went Qant but wonder if there are other options


Hand 9

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I debated 2 clubs GF or 1 spade forcing
What is the system bid and how do you then explore which slam given there may be a choice
I even considered 3 clubs (as did some others) but thought it undervalued the hand

[P_Marlowe]

Hi,
#5 if you play 3NT as 25-27, than you should play system on (your 2NT system), i.e. 4C Stayman and 4D / 4H as xfer.
4C should show values to stand 4NT, xfer may be weak.
Breaking the xfer should show fit, i.e. executing the xfer should deny 3 cards.

#9 you know the suit you want to play, i.e. bid 2 club and force it through, I would not bypass 5C.
3C means whatever it means, but takes away lots of space and gives p no breathing room.
It is an open question, if you even should show a 4 card spade fit, if opener showed up with 4 spades,
but majors rule and you play MP.

With kind regards
Marlowe