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We bid it 1♦-1♥-4♣(splinter)-4NT-5♦-5NT-6♦-7♥ but 7NT also has great chances do you settle for 7H or go for broke as not every pair can detect that partner has the right King?
Steve
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Where do you finish up as South Try and pretend u can't see North :)
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Posted 2008-August-19, 01:39
We bid it 1♦-1♥-4♣(splinter)-4NT-5♦-5NT-6♦-7♥ but 7NT also has great chances do you settle for 7H or go for broke as not every pair can detect that partner has the right King?
Steve
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Posted 2008-August-21, 04:37
7NT seems clear, a good spot on the cards. Remember it might make when 7♥ fails, when somebody has a red suit void.
7♥ may not be that popular because some Norths may not raise hearts. I wouldn't, prefer something like 2♠ over 1♥.
7♥ may not be that popular because some Norths may not raise hearts. I wouldn't, prefer something like 2♠ over 1♥.
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Posted 2008-August-21, 04:40
Obviously I'd prefer 7nt. My system would get me to 7♥ though.
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We should always assume 2/1 unless otherwise stated, because:
- If the original poster didn't bother to state his system, that means that he thinks it's obvious what he's playing. The only people who think this are 2/1 players.
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Best Regards Ole Berg
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We should always assume 2/1 unless otherwise stated, because:
- If the original poster didn't bother to state his system, that means that he thinks it's obvious what he's playing. The only people who think this are 2/1 players.
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Posted 2008-August-21, 04:52
At imps, 7H is clearly better because of the HJ, but very few people have systems to work out which red suit jack they have.
Even at MP I would be happy to play 7H. It is a rare field where you don't get a good board for bidding and making a grand on a combined 32-count in a 4-4 fit, and 7NT is going off, with 7H making, often enough to make 7H feel a better spot.
If the North hand were instead
Kxx
Jxxx
AKQJxx
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(or the same without the HJ at all) it is much easier, as North can bid 7D over 5NT showing a solid suit, and South, who has extra high card values, has an easy conversion to 7NT.
Even at MP I would be happy to play 7H. It is a rare field where you don't get a good board for bidding and making a grand on a combined 32-count in a 4-4 fit, and 7NT is going off, with 7H making, often enough to make 7H feel a better spot.
If the North hand were instead
Kxx
Jxxx
AKQJxx
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(or the same without the HJ at all) it is much easier, as North can bid 7D over 5NT showing a solid suit, and South, who has extra high card values, has an easy conversion to 7NT.
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Posted 2008-August-21, 05:09
this isn't exactly my kind of 4c bid (prefer 4h). after 4c i'd bid 7h directly
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Posted 2008-August-21, 05:18
FrancesHinden, on Aug 21 2008, 12:52 PM, said:
At imps, 7H is clearly better because of the HJ, but very few people have systems to work out which red suit jack they have.
Even at MP I would be happy to play 7H. It is a rare field where you don't get a good board for bidding and making a grand on a combined 32-count in a 4-4 fit, and 7NT is going off, with 7H making, often enough to make 7H feel a better spot.
If the North hand were instead
Kxx
Jxxx
AKQJxx
-
(or the same without the HJ at all) it is much easier, as North can bid 7D over 5NT showing a solid suit, and South, who has extra high card values, has an easy conversion to 7NT.
Even at MP I would be happy to play 7H. It is a rare field where you don't get a good board for bidding and making a grand on a combined 32-count in a 4-4 fit, and 7NT is going off, with 7H making, often enough to make 7H feel a better spot.
If the North hand were instead
Kxx
Jxxx
AKQJxx
-
(or the same without the HJ at all) it is much easier, as North can bid 7D over 5NT showing a solid suit, and South, who has extra high card values, has an easy conversion to 7NT.
If the field can't bid 7♥ I'm not in the tourney.
On the rare occasion, where I have to go through a qualifying round, I'd still bid 7nt, practising for the final.
Ok, I'm a little spoilt by playing in Denmark, where qualifying rounds are often fairly balanced, and reasonably long.
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Do not underestimate the power of the dark side. Or the ninth trumph.
Best Regards Ole Berg
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We should always assume 2/1 unless otherwise stated, because:
- If the original poster didn't bother to state his system, that means that he thinks it's obvious what he's playing. The only people who think this are 2/1 players.
Gnasher
Do not underestimate the power of the dark side. Or the ninth trumph.
Best Regards Ole Berg
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We should always assume 2/1 unless otherwise stated, because:
- If the original poster didn't bother to state his system, that means that he thinks it's obvious what he's playing. The only people who think this are 2/1 players.
Gnasher
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Posted 2008-August-21, 05:49
I prefer 4♦ with North's hand. Then maybe you can find 7NT.
... and I can prove it with my usual, flawless logic.
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Posted 2008-August-21, 06:36
Would end up in 7♥
Prefer a 4♦ rebid by North after 1♥
Prefer a 4♦ rebid by North after 1♥
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