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- There are 5 quacks and 1 Ace. Marty's stuff on hand evaluation would say that you should downgrade this - it is probably worth only about 11 points
- Losers: This is a 7 loser hand. LTC says that is enough to invite, not force to game, opposite an opening hand.
2C or 1NT?
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Posted 2012-February-01, 12:03
A couple of reasons I would bid 1NT:
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Posted 2012-February-01, 12:10
Which version of LTC are you thinking of? Mine says GF from 7 losers.
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Posted 2012-February-01, 12:42
whereagles, on 2012-February-01, 12:10, said:
Which version of LTC are you thinking of? Mine says GF from 7 losers.
You are correct. I was remembering incorrectly. But, upon rereading what I have recently read about LTC, I was reminded that it is not to be used until you have a fit. Since not fit has been found, my second point should be disregarded.
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Posted 2012-February-01, 15:06
Contradicting with my own previous post, KnR says this hand worths 10.55
I think we 2♣ bidders should admit that we are way off on this one (at least i do)
I think we 2♣ bidders should admit that we are way off on this one (at least i do)
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