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Posted 2007-April-23, 16:10
Please note: I am interested in boring, bog standard, 2/1.
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#2 Guest_Jlall_*
Posted 2007-April-23, 16:14
4D. It's a good 2 way shot at white/white MP since 3H will probably make given our communication problems in which case 4D is good even if down 2 and even if 3H is down 4D might make if partner happens to have good diamonds and the CT or SQ or a stiff spade.
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Posted 2007-April-23, 16:21
Jlall, on Apr 23 2007, 05:14 PM, said:
4D. It's a good 2 way shot at white/white MP since 3H will probably make given our communication problems in which case 4D is good even if down 2 and even if 3H is down 4D might make if partner happens to have good diamonds and the CT or SQ or a stiff spade.
Interesting, thought process, ty for sharing.
I would have doubled.
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Posted 2007-April-23, 16:24
mike777, on Apr 23 2007, 05:21 PM, said:
Jlall, on Apr 23 2007, 05:14 PM, said:
4D. It's a good 2 way shot at white/white MP since 3H will probably make given our communication problems in which case 4D is good even if down 2 and even if 3H is down 4D might make if partner happens to have good diamonds and the CT or SQ or a stiff spade.
Interesting, thought process, ty for sharing.
I would have doubled.
Double is a gamble that depends on how many clubs you can cash and if you can ever get partner in. I would guess they're making too often to make this a good gamble, especially since as opposed to passing it rates to only turn 50 into 100 even when it works.
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Posted 2007-April-23, 16:47
4♦ is fine. Not 4♣; against a possible 4♠ we want the diamond lead, not the club lead.
Both double and 5 of a minor are crap shoots guessing how many clubs and hearts pard holds.
Both double and 5 of a minor are crap shoots guessing how many clubs and hearts pard holds.
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Posted 2007-April-23, 20:03
I don't think there is a "right" answer to this one, and 4D is probably the percentage bid - except for one little problem - if the next hand bids 4H or they get to 4S and you have never bid your 6 card solid suit, and it happens to be right to save/make 5m how do you explain that to partner?
At least that is a greater problem at imps, which is why I think that 4D is likely the better MP bid, but don't ignore the dangers!!
I think I bid 4D at MP but 4C at imps...
regards
At least that is a greater problem at imps, which is why I think that 4D is likely the better MP bid, but don't ignore the dangers!!
I think I bid 4D at MP but 4C at imps...
regards
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