Retropoet Plays Picture Bidding

Problem Hand 7

Distributional Response to 1NT

South deals
Both vulnerable 
	
 
		S QT5 			W 	N 	E 	S 
		H K32 	
		D AQJT5 		-	-	-	P(a)
		C K8 			P(b)	1NT(c)	2D(d)	? 
 
	S AJ83		S K9762
	H Q9865		H T
	D 86		D K9432
	C T5		C AQ
 
		S 4 
		H AJ74 
		D 7 
 		C J976432
(a)[8 pts., 7 losers]

(b)[7 pts., 8 1/2 losers]

(c)[16 pts., 6 losers]

(d)[13 pts., 5 losers] (Because of the strong bid in front of east, it is assumed that there will be 1 less loser in the hand.) ALERT! "A two-suited hand, with diamonds and a major." Expected distribution is 5-5, but an occasional 4-5 or even, with extra strength, 4-4 distribution is acceptable.

? The book on Picture Bidding does not discuss Lebensohl bids. Our partnership is currently considering the proper action to be taken.