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Posted 2008-December-21, 23:06
I think it's a close call between 1NT and 2♥.
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Posted 2008-December-21, 23:27
Multitude is a very fancy way of writing "two", Tyler!
I would bid 2♥.
I would bid 2♥.
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Posted 2008-December-21, 23:58
I bid 2H, some will bid 1NT probably.
Please note: I am interested in boring, bog standard, 2/1.
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Posted 2008-December-22, 00:47
I would bid 1♠, this keeps all strains open and makes the auction flexible. Supporting hearts later will not mislead partner about my heart length, and I'm happy to play in 1N or 2♦ if partner thinks that is right.
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Posted 2008-December-22, 00:51
rogerclee, on Dec 22 2008, 01:47 AM, said:
I would bid 1♠, this keeps all strains open and makes the auction flexible. Supporting hearts later will not mislead partner about my heart length, and I'm happy to play in 1N or 2♦ if partner thinks that is right.
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Posted 2008-December-22, 01:01
2♥, I dont understand 1♠ at all
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Posted 2008-December-22, 01:08
jillybean2, on Dec 22 2008, 08:01 PM, said:
2♥, I dont understand 1♠ at all
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Posted 2008-December-22, 02:00
1 NT - I am open to further Checkback or New minor forcing.
Would not I start with 1nt when I had 15: Jx spades and rest same ? So this time I rebid 1 NT with a balanced 14 without spade stopper/s.
Would not I start with 1nt when I had 15: Jx spades and rest same ? So this time I rebid 1 NT with a balanced 14 without spade stopper/s.
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Posted 2008-December-22, 03:11
1NT showing a bal 12-14 looks like a nice description, and it also helps us find our 5-3 fit.
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Posted 2008-December-22, 04:33
Fluffy, on Dec 22 2008, 09:11 AM, said:
1NT showing a bal 12-14 looks like a nice description, and it also helps us find our 5-3 fit.
Indeed. Anything but 1NT is, as far as I am concerned, taking masterminding too far.
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Posted 2008-December-22, 04:50
whereagles, on Dec 22 2008, 07:33 PM, said:
Indeed. Anything but 1NT is, as far as I am concerned, taking masterminding too far.
This comment from you.
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Posted 2008-December-22, 06:24
TylerE, on Dec 22 2008, 12:04 AM, said:
Scoring: MP
(P) - p - (P) - 1♦
(P) - 1♥ - (P) - ?
(P) - p - (P) - 1♦
(P) - 1♥ - (P) - ?
2h no problem yet.
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Posted 2008-December-22, 06:44
I'd go 1NT
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Posted 2008-December-22, 06:45
1NT. WTP?
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Posted 2008-December-22, 08:19
Codo, on Dec 22 2008, 10:50 AM, said:
whereagles, on Dec 22 2008, 07:33 PM, said:
Indeed. Anything but 1NT is, as far as I am concerned, taking masterminding too far.
This comment from you.
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You don't understand what masterminding is
Masterminding is, in an extent, ok when you're strong. In this case you're no where strong enough to start taking unilateral decisions.
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Posted 2008-December-22, 08:35
2H. i'd rather play a partscore in hearts than in NT from my side. If p makes another move they will offer NT as a strain with a suitable hand.
1S a close second.
1S a close second.
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Posted 2008-December-22, 09:22
This is one of those questions that asks not what you should bid but asks what agreements you have or should have.
Obviously, if you only raise hearts when you have a "trouble reverse," then you bid either 1NT or 2♣, depending on style. If you have an agreement for very frequent three-card raises, then you raise. Maybe some factor I am missig dictates when you do and do not raise.
As to what style is best, I have my feelings, but this is simply based on the factor of with whom I play and their styles. I have not spent any time analyzing deals and auctions and competition and the like to state an educated opinion. I doubt many can do that either.
Obviously, if you only raise hearts when you have a "trouble reverse," then you bid either 1NT or 2♣, depending on style. If you have an agreement for very frequent three-card raises, then you raise. Maybe some factor I am missig dictates when you do and do not raise.
As to what style is best, I have my feelings, but this is simply based on the factor of with whom I play and their styles. I have not spent any time analyzing deals and auctions and competition and the like to state an educated opinion. I doubt many can do that either.
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Posted 2008-December-22, 11:45
2♥. I don't even see the problem. This is a classic 3-card raise hand - Hxx of trump and a shortness.
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Posted 2008-December-22, 11:48
Yea, that is what I am trying to get at. I've so far basically been a "raise promises 4" kinda guy, just through osmosis, as that's what Flight A standard seems to be around here, but more and more it seems to be a winning approach to raise to 3 on many hand types.
As an addendum, 1NT-1 was actually a slightly above average score.
As an addendum, 1NT-1 was actually a slightly above average score.
(P) - p - (P) - 1♦
(P) - 1♥ - (P) - ?