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♠ 65
♥ K5
♦ AKJ754
♣ K72
Red vs white at IMPs
Pass - (1NT) - X - (2♥)
X - (Pass) - ?
1nt = 11-14
X = Penalty, does not establish a force.
2♥ = Natural, to play.
X = Take out, promises some values. At least something like 6 hcp.
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See no evil, hear no evil, bid 3NT (IV) How insane is 3NT?
#1
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Posted 2008-November-10, 04:01
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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-November-10, 04:13
Why was this not III?
The madness would have decreased.
With kind regards
Marlowe
The madness would have decreased.
With kind regards
Marlowe
With kind regards
Uwe Gebhardt (P_Marlowe)
Uwe Gebhardt (P_Marlowe)
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Posted 2008-November-10, 04:25
3♦.
When partner ask me to, by bidding 3♥, I will be happy to reply 3NT.
BTW: thanks for the separate posting of four problems.
When partner ask me to, by bidding 3♥, I will be happy to reply 3NT.
BTW: thanks for the separate posting of four problems.
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Finding your own mistakes is more productive than looking for partner's. It improves your game and is good for your soul. (Nige1)
Finding your own mistakes is more productive than looking for partner's. It improves your game and is good for your soul. (Nige1)
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Posted 2008-November-10, 04:25
P_Marlowe, on Nov 10 2008, 12:13 PM, said:
Why was this not III?
The madness would have decreased.
With kind regards
Marlowe
The madness would have decreased.
With kind regards
Marlowe
There is no method to my madness.
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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
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-November-10, 05:23
I hope you'll post the full hands later showing 3NT was ok on those specific boards and proving everyone else except you should "get straightjacket and sedatives ASAP" ;-)
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Posted 2008-November-10, 05:30
vang, on Nov 10 2008, 01:23 PM, said:
I hope you'll post the full hands later showing 3NT was ok on those specific boards and proving everyone else except you should "get straightjacket and sedatives ASAP" ;-)
Something like it. I will post the full hands later.
Some of them did roll home, but on all hands, one or more of the Non-3NT-bids would definately be considered the sane choice.
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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
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-November-10, 08:14
This is the only one I really considered.
It really just depends on if I'm in a gambling mood or not.
It really just depends on if I'm in a gambling mood or not.
Kevin Fay
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Posted 2008-November-10, 08:49
3NT is an overbid, 3♦ better.
Michael Askgaard
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Posted 2008-November-10, 09:58
3♦. If pard is interested in 3NT, he can bid 3♥.
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Posted 2008-November-10, 10:56
Is there some reason we can't bid 2NT?
If we are not passing the double for penalties but bidding NT, it must be on the basis of a long suit.
(Actually, for me 2NT would be offering partner a choice of minor suit partscores, which is quite a good reason not to bid it. But I thought I'd float it as a suggestion...)
Anyway, I don't see the need to bid 3NT here, given that we are fairly minimum for our double, and 3D surely shows at least 5 of them (particularly if 2NT is choice of contract). I'd rather have something resembling a strong likelihood of 9 tricks to bid 3NT... how about the same hand with the Ace of spades in addition?
If we are not passing the double for penalties but bidding NT, it must be on the basis of a long suit.
(Actually, for me 2NT would be offering partner a choice of minor suit partscores, which is quite a good reason not to bid it. But I thought I'd float it as a suggestion...)
Anyway, I don't see the need to bid 3NT here, given that we are fairly minimum for our double, and 3D surely shows at least 5 of them (particularly if 2NT is choice of contract). I'd rather have something resembling a strong likelihood of 9 tricks to bid 3NT... how about the same hand with the Ace of spades in addition?
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