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2NT was described as balanced, invite. Double was described as "Takeout double -- 2♣; 3-5♦; 3-5♥; 3-5♠; 17- HCP; 18 total points"
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GIB doesn't take out take out double
#1
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Posted 2018-January-23, 16:34
Just play bridge robot.
2NT was described as balanced, invite. Double was described as "Takeout double -- 2♣; 3-5♦; 3-5♥; 3-5♠; 17- HCP; 18 total points"
2NT was described as balanced, invite. Double was described as "Takeout double -- 2♣; 3-5♦; 3-5♥; 3-5♠; 17- HCP; 18 total points"
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Posted 2018-January-23, 18:04
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Posted 2018-January-24, 04:45
Sometimes you should pass if you want GIB to takeout. Other times you should make a takeout double. I haven't figured out the sweet spot for the type of action yet.
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Posted 2018-January-24, 12:40
Wouldn't be surprised if Gib is counting it's club shortness and your 18 TP and deducing contract is down.
Sarcasm is a state of mind
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Posted 2018-January-25, 18:49
wbartley, on 2018-January-23, 16:34, said:
Just play bridge robot.
2NT was described as balanced, invite. Double was described as "Takeout double -- 2♣; 3-5♦; 3-5♥; 3-5♠; 17- HCP; 18 total points"
2NT was described as balanced, invite. Double was described as "Takeout double -- 2♣; 3-5♦; 3-5♥; 3-5♠; 17- HCP; 18 total points"
such doubles with GIBBO as pard are perilous. Quite likely GIBBO thought it was ruffing Clubs LOL
vrock
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