West made a major-oriented take-out double. My book on TO doubles by Mike Lawrence says "A five-card suit is gold" so I'm not sure about option 5. What do you think?
Of course, I am pretty pleased with myself getting to redouble West who usually gets the better of me. Unfortunately, not vul and not IMPS.
Here's the link, here's the double-dummy, and here's the deal. Apparently, I should have made an overtrick.
Polowski's bidding problem
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For West, over 1♦, 1♠ seems best, with no special agreement. Double a close second.
I like to play a form of Michaels where (1m) 2m shows 5+ ♠ and 5+ of either unbid suit. But this hand has overmuch in the short suits.