Re: To Balance or not to balance

Dave Flower wrote:
> On Apr 30, 1:21�am, "Jeffrey" <slesse...@[EMAIL PROTECTED]
> wrote:
>> Hi Group � � nv v nv �at matchpoints.
>>
>> Assuming you pass in second seat.
>>
>> You hold �x �AQxxx Kxxxx �JT
>>
>> p �- �p - �3S - �p
>>
>> p �- �?
>>
>> Do you balance �?
>>
>> Jeff
> 
> Was this a UI situation ?
> 
> I got a dubious ruling last week in the following situation:
> 
> Matchpoints, dealer W, none vul:
> 
> North holds:
> 
> 6
> A K 10 6 3 2
> J 4
> 10 6 4 3
> 
> pass     pass      3D       pass(very slow)
> pass       ?
> 
> North bid 3H, and the director allowed the bid
> 
> Dave Flower

Passing in your situation looks like a clear losing position, 
particularly as a passed hand.

The original post is much tougher, but I'll join the group that would 
have already opened.