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Posted 2008-September-08, 00:30
Playing standard method its a WTP X.
The way im playing, X tend to show a balanced or semi balanced hand and partner pass more often then in standard method so doubling with a void is out of question therefore i bid 4C showing both M. At equal length partner will choose H.
The way im playing, X tend to show a balanced or semi balanced hand and partner pass more often then in standard method so doubling with a void is out of question therefore i bid 4C showing both M. At equal length partner will choose H.
From Psych "I mean, Gus and I never see eye-to-eye on work stuff.
For instance, he doesn't like being used as a human shield when we're being shot at.
I happen to think it's a very noble way to meet one's maker, especially for a guy like him.
Bottom line is we never let that difference of opinion interfere with anything."
For instance, he doesn't like being used as a human shield when we're being shot at.
I happen to think it's a very noble way to meet one's maker, especially for a guy like him.
Bottom line is we never let that difference of opinion interfere with anything."
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Posted 2008-September-08, 08:12
4♥. Don't want partner to bid 4♠ over 4♣ with something like xxx, Qx.
Double is okay too, though partner is still waiting for my trump switch.
Double is okay too, though partner is still waiting for my trump switch.
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Posted 2008-September-09, 14:52
Dbl, then convert ♦ to ♥
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Posted 2008-September-09, 14:57
4♣...way more offense than defense and no interest in partner sitting for 3♣x
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IV: ace 333: pot should be game, idk
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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-09, 14:58
benlessard, on Sep 8 2008, 01:30 AM, said:
Playing standard method its a WTP X.
The way im playing, X tend to show a balanced or semi balanced hand and partner pass more often then in standard method so doubling with a void is out of question therefore i bid 4C showing both M. At equal length partner will choose H.
The way im playing, X tend to show a balanced or semi balanced hand and partner pass more often then in standard method so doubling with a void is out of question therefore i bid 4C showing both M. At equal length partner will choose H.
What would 4♦ mean over 4♣?
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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."
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-09, 18:25
Double, wtp? 4♣....wow. Do people simply enjoy inferior fits? Partner passing COULD be bad, but would more likely be good, or at least no disaster, so what exactly is the objection to double?
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Posted 2008-September-09, 19:40
3♥ + 4♠
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Posted 2008-September-09, 20:40
I've seen the error of my ways. I'm down with the double.
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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."
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-09, 21:41
X, converting diamonds to hearts.
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Posted 2008-September-10, 08:40
Double. The bidding problem may come later.
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Posted 2008-September-10, 12:37
Double is clear IMO. It's by far the most flexible action.
I'm too strong for a 3♥ overcall, and 4♣ is very misdirected. The only plausible alternative to me is 4♥, but even that is too unilateral.
I'm too strong for a 3♥ overcall, and 4♣ is very misdirected. The only plausible alternative to me is 4♥, but even that is too unilateral.
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Posted 2008-September-11, 11:07
4♥ not double . If i double i could be waiting a long time for the next round of bidding. Unlikely but why take a chance ?
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Posted 2008-September-11, 17:28
marcD, on Sep 11 2008, 12:07 PM, said:
4♥ not double . If i double i could be waiting a long time for the next round of bidding. Unlikely but why take a chance ?
If partner passes, why do you assume that is bad?
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Posted 2008-September-11, 17:53
Agree that X is clear but I'm still pretty unhappy about it. Sometimes you have to double on hands where it's not great if partner passes though.
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Posted 2008-September-11, 18:43
jchiu, on Sep 8 2008, 12:17 AM, said:
Scoring: IMP
Pass 3♣ ???
Pass 3♣ ???
My initial reaction was 3♥ = 10, _X = 9, 4♥ = 8, 4♣ = 5.
But now the consensus has convinced me that _X = 10.
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Pass 3♣ ???