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double or raise
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Posted 2008-September-01, 12:30
Please note: I am interested in boring, bog standard, 2/1.
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Posted 2008-September-01, 12:32
double, there must be more to this story
It is not because things are difficult that we do not dare, it is because we do not dare that they are difficult.
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Posted 2008-September-01, 12:36
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Posted 2008-September-01, 12:50
I think with Jxxx, I'm going to bid 3♠. It's pretty rare to not want to show a 4cM, but I think this is a hand for it. If partner bids 3NT, I may be sad, but this is certainly the easiest way to show how good my support is.
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Posted 2008-September-01, 12:52
Double, wtp? It's even easier with support since if partner doesn't support you next, you support partner.
Please let me know about any questions or interest or bug reports about GIB.
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Posted 2008-September-01, 13:00
Easy raise. I always raise with two aces... wait, thats another game.
If partners 1♦ bid shows 4+ diamonds I raise. If partner has four hearts, opps. might be in 4♠ in a second, and then it wont matter which red suit we compete in.
If they bid only 3♠, we can back in with 4♥. (Partner is bound to understand it.
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If partner shows only 3 diamonds, I double.
If partners 1♦ bid shows 4+ diamonds I raise. If partner has four hearts, opps. might be in 4♠ in a second, and then it wont matter which red suit we compete in.
If they bid only 3♠, we can back in with 4♥. (Partner is bound to understand it.
)If partner shows only 3 diamonds, I double.
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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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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.
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Posted 2008-September-01, 13:03
jdonn, on Sep 1 2008, 10:52 AM, said:
Double, wtp? It's even easier with support since if partner doesn't support you next, you support partner.
Until advancer bids 4♠.
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Posted 2008-September-01, 13:11
Echognome, on Sep 1 2008, 02:03 PM, said:
jdonn, on Sep 1 2008, 10:52 AM, said:
Double, wtp? It's even easier with support since if partner doesn't support you next, you support partner.
Until advancer bids 4♠.
Like I said, I then support partner. Wouldn't you think 5♦ was making? Might even be a good save instead.
Please let me know about any questions or interest or bug reports about GIB.
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Posted 2008-September-01, 13:20
X.
Looking for a major suit fit.
I am not commiting the hand to diamonds yet,
if I would, I guess the alternative is either 2S
or 3S, I would choose 3S.
With kind regards
Marlowe
Looking for a major suit fit.
I am not commiting the hand to diamonds yet,
if I would, I guess the alternative is either 2S
or 3S, I would choose 3S.
With kind regards
Marlowe
With kind regards
Uwe Gebhardt (P_Marlowe)
Uwe Gebhardt (P_Marlowe)
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Posted 2008-September-01, 13:57
jdonn, on Sep 1 2008, 11:11 AM, said:
Like I said, I then support partner. Wouldn't you think 5♦ was making? Might even be a good save instead.
Absolutely. And I do think double is definitely the "book bid" and with anything more in ♥ I would make the call. I am advocating the minority position and just trying to come up with reasons why I think it's sensible. I can certainly see 3♠ going terribly wrong (like when partner has 4♥!).
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Posted 2008-September-01, 14:00
Double or raise?!?
Double or splinter is a debate.
Double or splinter is a debate.
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Posted 2008-September-01, 14:00
Double. Opposite a weak NT with 4 hearts this is the only rational way to find our 4-4.
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Posted 2008-September-01, 15:36
han, on Sep 1 2008, 01:30 PM, said:
None vulnerable, IMPs
x
Jxxx
AQxxx
AJx
1D - (1S) - ??
x
Jxxx
AQxxx
AJx
1D - (1S) - ??
That you, Marshall?
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IV: ace 333: pot should be game, idk
e: "Maybe God remembered how cute you were as a carrot."
Call me Desdinova...Eternal Light
C. It's the nexus of the crisis and the origin of storms.
IV: ace 333: pot should be game, idk
e: "Maybe God remembered how cute you were as a carrot."
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Posted 2008-September-01, 15:43
Today's off topic bidding idea:
Don't play 3S as a splinter. Play it as a transfer to 3NT.
It works!
Fred Gitelman
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Don't play 3S as a splinter. Play it as a transfer to 3NT.
It works!
Fred Gitelman
Bridge Base Inc.
www.bridgebase.com
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Posted 2008-September-01, 18:02
fred, on Sep 2 2008, 09:43 AM, said:
Today's off topic bidding idea:
Don't play 3S as a splinter. Play it as a transfer to 3NT.
It works!
Fred Gitelman
Bridge Base Inc.
www.bridgebase.com
Don't play 3S as a splinter. Play it as a transfer to 3NT.
It works!
Fred Gitelman
Bridge Base Inc.
www.bridgebase.com
What sort of hands do you bid that on?
Is this transfer always 3♠ or is it the opponent's suit?
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True but I know Standard American and what better reason could I have for playing Precision? - Hideous Hog
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Posted 2008-September-01, 20:41
fred, on Sep 1 2008, 01:43 PM, said:
Today's off topic bidding idea:
Don't play 3S as a splinter. Play it as a transfer to 3NT.
It works!
Fred Gitelman
Bridge Base Inc.
www.bridgebase.com
Don't play 3S as a splinter. Play it as a transfer to 3NT.
It works!
Fred Gitelman
Bridge Base Inc.
www.bridgebase.com
I'd be worried about attracting a double by overcaller's pard.
Still, I love playing NT with the strong stopper on the table. I'll watch out for opportunities.
"Phil" on BBO
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Posted 2008-September-01, 21:11
Double. I would do it with xxxx hearts too. The diamond fit is a nice landing spot if we don't have a 4-4 heart fit.
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Posted 2008-September-02, 23:36
Double.
Also agree with 3 of their suit as a transfer to 3N, you so often have something like Axx or Kxx etc that wants partner's hand to play it, or maybe you have a weak side suit that LHO is way more likely to find the lead of than RHO or that partner has a stopper in that needs to be protected. Even AQx you really want partner to play it. If you play this convention imo you should be bidding 3S wayyyyy more often than 3N imo.
Also agree with 3 of their suit as a transfer to 3N, you so often have something like Axx or Kxx etc that wants partner's hand to play it, or maybe you have a weak side suit that LHO is way more likely to find the lead of than RHO or that partner has a stopper in that needs to be protected. Even AQx you really want partner to play it. If you play this convention imo you should be bidding 3S wayyyyy more often than 3N imo.
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Posted 2008-September-03, 01:56
jdonn, on Sep 1 2008, 09:11 PM, said:
Echognome, on Sep 1 2008, 02:03 PM, said:
jdonn, on Sep 1 2008, 10:52 AM, said:
Double, wtp? It's even easier with support since if partner doesn't support you next, you support partner.
Until advancer bids 4♠.
Like I said, I then support partner. Wouldn't you think 5♦ was making? Might even be a good save instead.
Definately. But what about 6♦?
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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
_____________________________________
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-September-03, 02:16
han, on Sep 1 2008, 01:30 PM, said:
None vulnerable, IMPs
x
Jxxx
AQxxx
AJx
1D - (1S) - ??
x
Jxxx
AQxxx
AJx
1D - (1S) - ??
x no problem yet.
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