I don't see why 3♦ should show 18+, especially after such strong bidding from both opps. I also don't see why North thinks his hand is worth 5♦, even if he thinks I have 18+. -11 IMPs, because only 2 of 8 Souths bid 2♥, never mind 3♦. The only saving grace was that the other guy who did so then redoubled at the end
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Too Many Points in this Deck
#1
Posted 2014-September-23, 21:21
I don't see why 3♦ should show 18+, especially after such strong bidding from both opps. I also don't see why North thinks his hand is worth 5♦, even if he thinks I have 18+. -11 IMPs, because only 2 of 8 Souths bid 2♥, never mind 3♦. The only saving grace was that the other guy who did so then redoubled at the end
#2
Posted 2014-September-23, 22:30
What would Pass over 3C have shown? Would you be obliged to double 3C holding Clubs?
For all you know, defending may be the best option, and there is certainly a case for a free bid of 3D to show extras, although perhaps extra shape might be enough. Whether 18 TP is a sensible cut off point to qualify as extras is a valid concern.
Perhaps the opponents showing strength ups the ante for coming in, not because you fear missing game but for safety in contesting the part score.
For all you know, defending may be the best option, and there is certainly a case for a free bid of 3D to show extras, although perhaps extra shape might be enough. Whether 18 TP is a sensible cut off point to qualify as extras is a valid concern.
Perhaps the opponents showing strength ups the ante for coming in, not because you fear missing game but for safety in contesting the part score.
Psych (pron. saik): A gross and deliberate misstatement of honour strength and/or suit length. Expressly permitted under Law 73E but forbidden contrary to that law by Acol club tourneys.
Psyche (pron. sahy-kee): The human soul, spirit or mind (derived, personification thereof, beloved of Eros, Greek myth).
Masterminding (pron. mstr-mnding) tr. v. - Any bid made by bridge player with which partner disagrees.
"Gentlemen, when the barrage lifts." 9th battalion, King's own Yorkshire light infantry,
2000 years earlier: "morituri te salutant"
"I will be with you, whatever". Blair to Bush, precursor to invasion of Iraq
Psyche (pron. sahy-kee): The human soul, spirit or mind (derived, personification thereof, beloved of Eros, Greek myth).
Masterminding (pron. mstr-mnding) tr. v. - Any bid made by bridge player with which partner disagrees.
"Gentlemen, when the barrage lifts." 9th battalion, King's own Yorkshire light infantry,
2000 years earlier: "morituri te salutant"
"I will be with you, whatever". Blair to Bush, precursor to invasion of Iraq
#3
Posted 2014-September-24, 08:34
Does Gib ever invite.? It seems there are so many examples where Gib leaps to game or slam on inadequate values.
Sarcasm is a state of mind
#4
Posted 2014-September-24, 09:50
steve2005, on 2014-September-24, 08:34, said:
Does Gib ever invite.? It seems there are so many examples where Gib leaps to game or slam on inadequate values.
The other question is does GIB ever devalue likely worthless values like King fifth of hearts when LHO has opening in the suit? This doesn't come close to an invitational bid in my valuation system.
#5
Posted 2014-September-24, 10:27
My own personal favorite when the robot credits two points for a singleton in South's first-bid suit for the purposes of determining at what level to play a no-trump contract. I was advised that a fix was in the works, but I had the impression that it was instance-specific rather than general.
#6
Posted 2014-September-24, 10:39
1eyedjack, on 2014-September-23, 22:30, said:
What would Pass over 3C have shown? Would you be obliged to double 3C holding Clubs?
1eyedjack, on 2014-September-23, 22:30, said:
For all you know, defending may be the best option, and there is certainly a case for a free bid of 3D to show extras, although perhaps extra shape might be enough. Whether 18 TP is a sensible cut off point to qualify as extras is a valid concern.
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