[virgosrock]

i kinda know members of this forum are quite lax and relaxed about overcalls but what do you think of this 2C?
Knowing GUBBO i bet the length in diamonds spurred it to bid 2C.
Maybe just sour grapes for me since it went for a number.....

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[pescetom]

I would make that call with a partner who understood that we were just trying to keep them out of that cozy 2X nook and opps who don't go for blood at low level

[ahydra]

Well, it's maybe worth a shot for lead direction. I'd consider it NV but wouldn't make the bid when vulnerable.

ahydra

[steve2005]

You didnt say if this is mp or imps
if this is mp and you haven't made a worse overcall you are getting walked all over.

I doubt Gib's programming recognizes danger of a 2-level overcall here. It just counts it points sees 10 hcp and a good suitt and bids.
in any case as little as JH extra in west hand and -1
switch KS and AS too and now it makes and bidding will likely be the same. Support doubles show no extra strength.
So while leaving in double may be a good odds there is no guarantee.

[Stephen Tu]

I wouldn't. I'm super aggressive at 1 level, harder to get you, and you are higher ranking suit so easier to buy it at two level or push them higher. 2 level vul, lower ranking suit, after they've exchanged more info, has a different risk/reward mix.

[virgosrock]

Stephen Tu, on 2018-June-28, 00:24, said:

I wouldn't. I'm super aggressive at 1 level, harder to get you, and you are higher ranking suit so easier to buy it at two level or push them higher. 2 level vul, lower ranking suit, after they've exchanged more info, has a different risk/reward mix.

this was moneybridge therefore assume IMPS. at MPs I have no issue.
Generally GUBBO has a stiff and/or length in opps' suit.
This time 2 doubletons.

I'd say bad overcall at moneybridge.