Re: Strong two-suiters after partner opens 1NT

Henry Lockwood wrote:
> 
> Last night I was in the unusual situation of holding:
> 
> AKJxxxx
> Q
> -
> KTxxx
> 
> Partner, in second seat, opened 1NT (12-14).  RHO passed, and I
> started with a transfer to S.  Partner completed the transfer,
> and I rebid 3C (game-forcing with slam interest).  Happy so far?

No.  If partner holds the diamond ace and club queen, and gets a
diamond lead, he has a good play for 6 spades.  I just bid it.  If
he has no aces, tough.  I'll win on the lead more often than I'll
lose on the bidding.

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