[jillybean]

♠J94
♥K7
♦K7
♣AKJ532

First seat, NV vs. V, MP your bid and why?

[hrothgar]

1NT

1. Provides an accurate description of values and shape
2. Protect's my Kings on the opening lead
3. No rebid problems in constructive auctions
4. I can balance in 3♣ if the opponents land in a major

[billw55]

I'll open 1NT, because:

1. avoids in-between rebid decision (2♣ or 3♣?)
2. at matchpoints, I am not so keen to play in clubs anyway

[bd71]

billw55, on 2013-February-08, 08:59, said:

I'll open 1NT, because:

1. avoids in-between rebid decision (2♣ or 3♣?)
2. at matchpoints, I am not so keen to play in clubs anyway

Agree with 1N and the reasons from hrothgar and bill, but there's also a corrolary to #2 here...which is that at teams I likely open 1C and plan to rebid 3C over most responses.

[ArtK78]

Looks like a 1NT opener.

I could say that the reason is that it is matchpoints, and that would not be inaccurate. But I would probably open 1NT at IMPs as well, as it is a reasonably good description of the hand. The disadvantage to opening 1NT at IMPs is that it is going to make it difficult, if not impossible, to reach a club contract (partscore, game or slam) when it is right. That is not as much of a consideration at matchpoints, where notrump rules the roost and minor suit contacts are for children.

[aguahombre]

hrothgar, on 2013-February-08, 08:58, said:

1NT

1. Provides an accurate description of values and shape
2. Protect's my Kings on the opening lead
3. No rebid problems in constructive auctions
4. I can balance in 3♣ if the opponents land in a major

AND ---I want to take the 1-level away from the enemy.

[Phil]

1N. I am gravitating away from offshape NT openings, but this hand seems hard to describe after 1♣.

[aguahombre]

ArtK78, on 2013-February-08, 09:22, said:

Looks like a 1NT opener.

I could say that the reason is that it is matchpoints, and that would not be inaccurate. But I would probably open 1NT at IMPs as well, as it is a reasonably good description of the hand. The disadvantage to opening 1NT at IMPs is that it is going to make it difficult, if not impossible, to reach a club contract (partscore, game or slam) when it is right. That is not as much of a consideration at matchpoints, where notrump rules the roost and minor suit contacts are for children.

Actually, at IMPs there is (IMO) even one more reason to open 1NT. But, this is a MP thread; so I will back off the tangent.

[jillybean]

Phil, on 2013-February-08, 09:25, said:

1N. I am gravitating away from offshape NT openings (snip)

Why?

[Cyberyeti]

1♣ because I play 12-14, I would however rebid 1N.

[neilkaz]

In bridge we try to cater to what is most likely to happen. We also love to make things harder for the opps. A wonderful auction is 1NT-3NT not giving very much info to the defense.

I'm happy to open 1NT here for many reasons and think that the plusses clearly outway the minuses.

[Phil]

jillybean, on 2013-February-08, 09:39, said:

Why?

Something of an experiment I suppose. In addition, I have a partner that is not fond of them, and I am trying to adapt to this style.

[CSGibson]

I probably open 1♣ planning on rebidding 3♣ because the club suit is so good. I don't object to opening 1N, and certainly think that if NT is played, it should be played from my side.

[jdeegan]

Right on the borderline between 1♣ and 1NT. It really depends on partner (weaker favors 1NT), state of the match (hard to get to makable 6♣ after 1NT opener), and our system (easier to rebid 3♣ playing SAYC).

[jillybean]

Phil, on 2013-February-08, 10:46, said:

Something of an experiment I suppose. In addition, I have a partner that is not fond of them, and I am trying to adapt to this style.

Maybe you are playing with my partner? Luckily my partner accepts my opening style although he still wouldn't do it - yet.

This hand was unfortunate, I managed to wrong side the conract.

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[FM75]

2♣ (Precision)
11-15 with 5 strong clubs and a 4 card major, or reasonably strong 6 card club suit.

It might get passed out, or who knows. Just have to see what partner comes up with.

The most likely continuation:
2♣ - 2♦ relay, asking for a 4 card major
2N - 3♦ 6 clubs, 2 outside suits stopped (no 4 card major) - which one is not stopped?
3♠ - 4♥ no spade stop, 3N is unattractive after that.

[Cyberyeti]

jillybean, on 2013-February-08, 16:47, said:

Maybe you are playing with my partner? Luckily my partner accepts my opening style although he still wouldn't do it - yet.

This hand was unfortunate, I managed to wrong side the conract.

You didn't really wrongside it, it was equally likely that the other hand had the spades and you got a top, you just played it the other way up to everybody else, sometimes you get unlucky.