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A brilliant post, imo. Little niceties like this decision are important and a too little discussed part of the game. I happen to be a Queener but will feel like a schmuck if LHO bids 3NT.
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Posted 2007-December-30, 06:38
A brilliant post, imo. Little niceties like this decision are important and a too little discussed part of the game. I happen to be a Queener but will feel like a schmuck if LHO bids 3NT.
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Posted 2007-December-30, 16:45
I'd like a (lonelyish) king. Don't feel like provoking the opponents on a balanced weak hand.
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Posted 2007-December-30, 23:10
Wha- a-at? ? With CA, . . CJ, Cxxx, this hand jumps 3H.
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Posted 2008-January-06, 16:23
The two most important features for a single raise, especially in a competitive auction, are:
1) three+ trumps; and
2) a sure entry so that a side suit can be started from my side of the table.
I raise to 2H without even blinking.
Yes, the 4-3-3-3 shape is drek; but many 6/7 point hands would not have an entry whenever RHO is less than maximum. And forcing the opponents to the 3-level is good bridge.
1) three+ trumps; and
2) a sure entry so that a side suit can be started from my side of the table.
I raise to 2H without even blinking.
Yes, the 4-3-3-3 shape is drek; but many 6/7 point hands would not have an entry whenever RHO is less than maximum. And forcing the opponents to the 3-level is good bridge.