2950 Hangs On This Decision

Dealer: North
Vuln: N-S
Scoring: IMPs

  1. spadeQ 9 8 7
  2. heartA Q 9 6 4
  3. diamond6
  4. clubK 9 7
Green square in centre

Contract: 3NTxx
Declarer: West
Lead: ?

West North East South
1heart 3heart* Pass
3NT Pass Pass Dble
Pass Pass Rdble Pass
Pass Pass

* Solid minor, looking for 3NT

You open 1heart and LHO bids 3heart, showing a solid minor and asking his partner to bid 3NT with a heart stop. South passes and West duly bids 3NT - presumably holding heartK or heartJ10xx. After two more passes South livens up the proceedings with a double, followed by two more passes. East thinks for a few moments and redoubles, expressing doubt as to the wisdom of the final contract. South passes again, West seems content and you, with few alternatives to do otherwise, also pass.

So, 3NT redoubled and you're on lead. By the way, it's the World Championship Final, so no pressure.
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