idle curiosity
#1
Posted 2010-July-15, 10:35
George Carlin
#2
Posted 2010-July-15, 10:47
Most systems including SAYC: 2D inverted.
#3
Posted 2010-July-15, 10:49
inverted: easy 2♦
non-inverted, with both majors stopped, 2N....in partnerships in which 2N is fg...which is all my partnerships currently.
All else: 2♣
#5
Posted 2010-July-15, 10:54
gwnn, on Jul 15 2010, 10:35 AM, said:
Whatever suggests playing in 3NT opposite a normal opening bid. (Is 2NT forcing?)
If 2NT is limited to an invite, is 2D inverted? Even playing standard, there have to be agreements in order to proceed.
If 2D is not inverted, and 3D is not forcing, then an immediate GF NT bid is the only real answer. I think responding 2C/1D will just tangle things up (2C is not GF in standard, either -- So we might end up not knowing either size or shape.
#6
Posted 2010-July-15, 11:39
#9
Posted 2010-July-15, 12:32
the Freman, Chani from the move "Dune"
"I learned long ago, never to wrestle with a pig. You get dirty, and besides, the pig likes it."
George Bernard Shaw
#10
Posted 2010-July-15, 12:49
If it looks notrumpy (i.e. major suit cards, some desire to play from my side) then 2NT forcing (if minimum) or 3NT (16-18).
If it appears better for partner to declare 3NT, then 2♦ (inverted) or even 2♣ if the club suit is quite strong.
a.k.a. Appeal Without Merit
#11
Posted 2010-July-15, 14:44
MickyB, on Jul 15 2010, 11:49 AM, said:
Haha...are you kidding (not a joke, can't tell)?
#12
Posted 2010-July-15, 15:04
Inverted minor, then what? GF 2NT, then what? (Not many less than expert players know I think).
For that matter, three 3NT = 15-17 could be an informative bid.
#13
Posted 2010-July-15, 15:06
#14
Posted 2010-July-15, 16:37
JLOGIC, on Jul 15 2010, 08:44 PM, said:
MickyB, on Jul 15 2010, 11:49 AM, said:
Haha...are you kidding (not a joke, can't tell)?
Who cares about minor fits anyway? Ok, yes, maybe I am kidding
#15
Posted 2010-July-15, 16:39
MickyB, on Jul 15 2010, 05:37 PM, said:
JLOGIC, on Jul 15 2010, 08:44 PM, said:
MickyB, on Jul 15 2010, 11:49 AM, said:
Haha...are you kidding (not a joke, can't tell)?
Who cares about minor fits anyway? Ok, yes, maybe I am kidding
lol since it was you I knew you were kidding but just in case I didn't want to seem like I was being mean!
It is a good joke since 3N is the correct answer for the vast majority of people
#16
Posted 2010-July-15, 16:42
Assuming I play inverted minors and 2N forcing then maybe 2D 75 %, 2N 25 % (just a guess).
Assuming I play something other than inverted minors and 2N forcing, maybe 2C 75 %, 2N 25%
Assuming I play something other than inverted minors and 2N inv, 2C 99.5%
#17
Posted 2010-July-15, 17:47
I believe that the USA currently hold only the World Championship For People Who Still Bid Like Your Auntie Gladys - dburn
dunno how to play 4 card majors - JLOGIC
True but I know Standard American and what better reason could I have for playing Precision? - Hideous Hog
Bidding is an estimation of probabilities SJ Simon
#18
Posted 2010-July-15, 18:09
gwnn, on Jul 15 2010, 11:35 AM, said:
#19
Posted 2010-July-15, 18:11
#20
Posted 2010-July-15, 18:20
hanp, on Jul 15 2010, 07:11 PM, said:
- 2♥/2♠ (a major) = Natural 4+ cards F1.
- 3♣ (other minor) = Asking for stops (or big flat hand).
- 3♥/3♠/4♣ (jumps) = Splinters.
- 4♦ (four of minor) = Key card.
- 2N/3N/3♦/5♦ (other raises, notrump) = Natural NF.