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ur call what and why?
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Posted 2008-April-13, 11:47
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West North East South
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West North East South
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Posted 2008-April-13, 12:03
3NT - I think we can make it.
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Posted 2008-April-13, 12:28
sceptic, on Apr 13 2008, 01:17 PM, said:
does that not give up on a diamond slam ?
While 3NT does not show 5 diamonds, it doesn't end all auctions. I don't think there is a problem with downgrading slam prospects a bit with AKQ in the enemy suit - those honors aren't going to be useful in generating long suit tricks -- on this auction you'd rather have ♠Axx ♥KQx than ♠AKQ ♥QTx, wouldn't you?
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Posted 2008-April-13, 19:07
sceptic, on Apr 13 2008, 01:17 PM, said:
does that not give up on a diamond slam ?
Yes. Unless partner wants to move over 3NT.
Seriously, Wayne, why would you be concerned about missing slam with a soft-looking 5332 shape opposite a simple 1-bid opening? The hand may count to 15, but it's not much better than a decent 13 for playing strength.
The time to think about slam is when you hold a slammish hand - that's the best way I know to put it - maybe that's why I am a lousy teacher. The differences are simply obvious to me, but not easily quantified without posting hand-after-hand of comparisons.
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Posted 2008-April-13, 19:18
3NT.
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Posted 2008-April-13, 19:21
Winston said it all.
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Posted 2008-April-13, 20:19
Yes, I agree. Good post Winston. I also think 3NT is a standout.
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Posted 2008-April-14, 00:49
Easy 3NT
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Posted 2008-April-14, 01:31
sceptic, on Apr 13 2008, 01:17 PM, said:
does that not give up on a diamond slam ?
It does, but AKQ in their suit is not a good sign
that slam is on, on what was 2S based on?
Another question: What are your alternatives?
If you played it, you could bid 3C as a transfer
to diamonds showing support, intending to
bid 3 NT over 3D.
This sequence would show the diamond support
the spade stopper and the bal. nature of your hand.
I think given the bal. nature of the West hand
and the rock solid stopper in spades 3NT is clear.
With kind regards
Marlowe
PS: An additionnal aspect is, how solid does partner
usally open, is the given opening hand a dead min,
or is it possible, that he could be weaker.
With kind regards
Uwe Gebhardt (P_Marlowe)
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Posted 2008-April-14, 02:20
Ever since Winston started posting bridge again, there's been so much more understanding and friendliness here. I wonder...
... and I can prove it with my usual, flawless logic.
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Posted 2008-April-14, 16:42
3NT.
Actually in my regular partnership we play:
2NT either GF or 6-9 diamond raise
3♦ invitational diamond raise
We also have 3♠ as a diamond raise without a spade stopper (usually 0-1 spades)
So I would bid 2NT and then 3NT and partner would be able to move on suitable hands.
Actually in my regular partnership we play:
2NT either GF or 6-9 diamond raise
3♦ invitational diamond raise
We also have 3♠ as a diamond raise without a spade stopper (usually 0-1 spades)
So I would bid 2NT and then 3NT and partner would be able to move on suitable hands.
Wayne Burrows
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I believe that the USA currently hold only the World Championship For People Who Still Bid Like Your Auntie Gladys - dburn
dunno how to play 4 card majors - JLOGIC
True but I know Standard American and what better reason could I have for playing Precision? - Hideous Hog
Bidding is an estimation of probabilities SJ Simon
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