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Expert: Unhunk - 11/2/2009
Question
My partner opens 1 Club and I have the following:
AKQJ 8764 K87 96
What should I answer?
Answer
Hi,
Sticklers for the rules might respond 1H and I guess they can't really be criticized for doing so. My opinion, though, is that because of its strength, the spade suit can almost be treated as a five card suit and that's really what your hand is all about. I would therefore "lie" and respond 1S planning to bid hearts on my next turn. You should still be able to find a 4-4 heart fit if you have one and the worst that may happen is that you end up in a 4-3 spade fit rather than 3NT and this might not even be so terrible.
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