
COMPARABLE CALL?
N opens 1D, E overcalls 1S, S bids 1H then (after director is called) changes bid to 1NT.
Is this a 'more defining' comparable call?
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- NICK WHITTEN12 Oct 2023 at 09:05PM
Not comparable
Because there is extra information (the presence of a biddable heart suit) which is not shown in the 1NT bid
North will have to pass throughout - Brad Johnston13 Oct 2023 at 02:04PM
If you check Law 23A for the definition of the comparable call:
A. DefinitionA call that replaces a withdrawn call is a comparable call, if it:
1. has the same or similar meaning as that attributable to the withdrawn call, or
2. defines a subset of the possible meanings attributable to the withdrawn call, or
3. has the same purpose (e.g. an asking bid or a relay) as that attributable to the withdrawn call.
As Nick commented:
"hands that bid 1H" are 4+ hearts and 6+ points (broadly speaking).
"hands that bid 1N' are ~6-9 points and a spade stopper (broadly speaking).
Even though 6-9 is a subset of 6+, the difference in suit definition (spade stopper vs natural hearts) means that these are not analogous bids.
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A 2H bid (whether it's a negative free-bid, or a positive free-bid) would define a subset of possible meanings, and thus be fine under 23 A 2.
Showing 5+H is more specific than showing 4+H, and either having a range of ~5-10, or a range of ~10+ pts is a tighter definition than just 6+.A negative double of 1S typically shows values to respond (~6+ pts), and tends to strong imply at least 4Hs. So this would also be a comparable call, despite not really defining a subset of the possible hands.
- HELENE LABRECHE07 Jan 2024 at 04:17PM
HI, I am training some directors at our club and one of them asked me this question :
On a bidding, where a pair has bid to 4H and partner asks "4C" ( meaning Ace ask) not accepted by opps. Would 4NT Blackwood be acceptable as a comparable call ?
Thank you for your opinion.
Happy New Year
Helene Labreche
- NICK WHITTEN08 Jan 2024 at 07:56AM
YES it is comparable
That is an example of a replacement call with "the same purpose"
Unless (highly unlikely) there is doubt as to whether 4C was intended as ace asking
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