[mike777]

Scoring: MP

P=(1S)=2D=P
P=(2S)=P=P
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[hrothgar]

Having decided to pass initially, I see no real reason not to pass again... Yes, I'm short in Spades, but the opponents have had lots of chances to exchange information. If I bid 3♦, they'll know what to do.

If I had raised initially, they'd be under pressure, however bidding now just puts partner's neck out on the block.

[inquiry]

I am confused as to why this is in the BBO Tournament Directors forum. Are you trying to figure out what the "normal bid" was because EAST went into a tank over 2♠ before he passed. IF my partner tanked here, I would pass. Assuming he passed in tempo, here I will raise to 3♦.

[pbleighton]

3D, which is what I would have bid on my second turn - why wait? I wouldn't fault a partner for passing - as Richard says - 3D now invites a matchpoints double. Double is nuts - you have good diamond support.

I would pass if vulnerable.

Peter

[kenrexford]

I cannot see pass as a reasonable alternative.

A stretch, but there is at least some logic to a double. If partner bids 3H or 3C, this will likely be a superior contract. The risk is P-P-P. I might take that risk given a fearful partner as to defense or a need for a swing or great close.

[FrancesHinden]

I certainly wouldn't double, because it's penalties.

I assume this is in this forum because partner's pass was slow.

If I had no way of distinguishing a sound raise from a weak raise last round, I bid 3D now with no logical alternative.

Personally, I would bid 3D now anyway if there was no UI.

[hotShot]

After seriously considering to pass, if decided to go for 3♦ mainly because we are non vul.

[P_Marlowe]

Pass, since I passed the round before.
To a certain degree, it is a question
which partnership agreements are in
place?

If a direct raise would have been inv.,
passing first intending to raise later may
be the only way to show this kind of hand
=> Than raise.

I would have raised at the first opportunity.

With kind regards
Marlowe

[neilkaz]

I pass initially but bid 3♦ now. Selling out to 2♠ with these cards doesn't look like winning MP to me.

[hrothgar]

BTW...

Here's an interesting question: What would 2NT show in this sequence?

I agree with Frances that a delayed double is for penalty. A case could be made that a delayed 2NT should be natural, showing a hand that isn't quite strong enough for a penalty double, but prefers to declare rather than defend, however, I'm having a great deal of trouble constructing hands that would be consistent with the earlier bidding. In short, the frequency of a natural 2NT balance seems small...

I think that it might be reasonable to define 2NT as a scrambing bid, showing Diamond tolerance, but also suggesting other places to play. If I were to bid, I'd probably bid 2N rather than 3♦. Partner's Diamonds will take tricks regardless of what is the trump suit. However, I'd prefer to be ruffing Spades with small clubs or hearts rather than the QJ of Diamonds.

[Codo]

71 % so far voted 3 Diamonds, but too many vote pass, so this is a logical alternative, even if it does not look as one for me....