Donna's hand are for discussion of agreements. That's a good idea in general that also could be useful as we have another match with the acols.
So here is one of her Thursday hands:
AQT
KQT76
976
T9
Vulnerability and scoring unknown, So if it affects your choices say so.
Lho deals, three passes to you, your choice? I gave this to the robots and they passed it out.I think it is close. There is something called the rule of 15 for 4th hand openings. It requires that if the number of hcps plus the number of spades is less than 15 you pass it out. Ok, I have 11 highs and 3 spades but this hand is better than that.
I opened 1
, pard bids 1
.
Pass Pass Pass 1
Pass 1
Pass ?
I passed.
AQT
KQT76
976
T9
KT864
953
8
AQJ5
Do we want to play this in 4 and if so, 4
or 4
? And what are the choices?
Drury was available and pard mentioned he might have bid 2
instead of 1
. Or I might have raised 1
to 2
. Otoh, pard could reasonably think "I will bid 1
. If pard passes that because he opened light then we probably don't belong in game. If pard bids again I can then show my hearts and give him a good picture of a hand with spades, with heart support, and with good values."
As mentioned the bots passed it out. Your thoughts?