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Pass opposite the first hand isn't automatic IMO.
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Posted 2008-November-06, 04:04
... and I can prove it with my usual, flawless logic.
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Posted 2008-November-06, 07:43
The first is close, and we eschew two suiters usually. The majors are different and you can usually get your suits in without too much problem. give me ♥KQxxx and I'll take the plunge. Maybe even a little less.
Still, if we don't catch a fit, even the first hand isn't that great.
Still, if we don't catch a fit, even the first hand isn't that great.
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Posted 2008-November-06, 08:23
jdonn, on Nov 5 2008, 10:12 PM, said:
blackshoe, on Nov 5 2008, 09:09 PM, said:
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Hamman claims that system is 20% or less of the game.
That's probably true for Hamman. Most of us aren't him.
I believe in Rosenberg's book Hamman was quoted as implying it was less than 3%. The point is agreements are important, exact system is not. For all levels of player.
That's not what the OP claimed Hamman said. I agree that having (and knowing) agreements is more important than what those agreements are.
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Posted 2008-November-06, 09:58
gwnn, on Nov 6 2008, 05:04 AM, said:
Pass opposite the first hand isn't automatic IMO.
Some would say 1S with the second hand is automatic but I wouldn't dare to say this while Gerben is reading.
Please note: I am interested in boring, bog standard, 2/1.
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Posted 2008-November-06, 11:38
I think it is a matter of being consistent . For me the 1st hand is a 2♣ opening (I do not want my partner to make creative 1NT calls) , 1♠ is far more likely to end the auction) while on the second 1♠ by responder feels automatic so I have no worry and open 1♦