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#1 User is offline   1eyedjack 

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Posted 2015-June-21, 02:56


MP Instant 34

I probably should either open 1D or rebid 4D instead of 3D. Those who did had no problem playing in game in Hearts, albeit with an earlier version of GIB so I cannot be sure it would have been mirrored.

Indeed at least one player with the earlier version also chose to open 1H and rebid 3D, to which North then bid a very reasonable 3H, and game in Hearts resulted.

At my table, North over 3D decided to conceal a known 8 card major suit fit in favour of a fit of potentially only 7 cards in a minor, and in the process showing a 4th Diamond that he does not hold.
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Posted 2015-June-21, 10:35

I commiserate with you. It's hands like this that can end human partnerships.

You make valid points about showing preference for hearts but I saw something else I want to comment on.

Gibs second pass. Yes, I know it really doesn't have enough to bid 2♥. However, especially in competition, wouldn't it be better to show a small lie right away with trump support then later make a forcing bid 3♠ which isn't even close and is game-forcing?
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Posted 2015-June-21, 13:08

I would have opened 1D, but I certainly agree that 3S is a nonsense call.
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