Posted 2015-July-25, 01:47
MP, Instant, 34
It is unfortunate that the explanations of South's bids are not displayed, but there is nothing odd there. I believe that the 2H bid shows 4-5 Hearts, no further limitation on strength, and that any other call than 2H would deny 4 of them. By all means correct me.
Focus on North's 3S. Is it forcing? It is not obvious from the explanation whether GIB intended it as forcing. It is not hard to construct hands within the stated range in which North would WANT to force. But in that case why place an upper limit on the range? As to whether 3S is a SENSIBLE bid on this hand, that is another issue.
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. m
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ing) tr. v. - Any bid made by bridge player with which partner disagrees.
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