Re: What does this bid tell you?

On May 13, 10:06 am, sofos <papakon...@[EMAIL PROTECTED]
> wrote:
> Matchpoints  NS nonvul  EW vul
>
> South    West     North     East
>   2H        2S         3H         4S
>   5D
>
> The 2H is a weak two bid. The 5D is what?
> I have spent quite a bit of time thinking about the 5D bid and I have
> discussed it with a friend so I will list what I consider possible
> interpretations in no particular order of my preference.
>
> 1. there should be no such bid. South ought to allow North to make the
> final decision.
>
> 2. South has some 6-5 or 6-6 hand and is suggesting diamonds as an
> alternative contract
>
> 3. South is ready to play 5H and is suggesting diamonds for lead
> purposes
>
> What do you think?

I would think that South has a maximum and a spade void and is
inviting a 6H sacrifice.  I would guess that diamonds is a help suit,
that he has KJxx or something there.

> 2. South has some 6-5 or 6-6 hand and is suggesting diamonds as an
> alternative contract

It could be, but it doesn't make much sense.  He already has a heart
fit.  North should NOT bid diamonds no matter what, because if you
have a double fit then so do they and this is a good way to get them
to bid their slam they would never reach otherwise.

> 3. South is ready to play 5H and is suggesting diamonds for lead
> purposes

You mean he is trying to psyche them out of a diamond lead?  But their
opening lead will be spades.