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♠KJ9 ♥XX ♦AKT9 ♣AQxx
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1♥ P 1♠ ?
2♥ P P ?
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ALERT : Two part question
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Posted 2009-February-10, 13:25
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Posted 2009-February-10, 13:38
X then P for me. But I could be talked into a second X, certainly at better colors.
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Posted 2009-February-10, 15:03
double then double: happy to defend if partner is. 2N by partner will be a scramble... I won't like it but... passing either time is too dangerous
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Posted 2009-February-10, 15:05
The first double seems obvious.
For the second problem, I'll assume an initial double. I also agree that a second double makes sense here, as well. If I get the chance, I'll let partner play 2♠.
For the second problem, I'll assume an initial double. I also agree that a second double makes sense here, as well. If I get the chance, I'll let partner play 2♠.
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Posted 2009-February-10, 15:07
a double double seems best
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Posted 2009-February-10, 15:15
Double, then pass.
Like to defend, +200 is not remote, especially if 3 ♣/♦ is on.
Like to defend, +200 is not remote, especially if 3 ♣/♦ is on.
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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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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 2009-February-10, 15:19
Double double and not from In-N-Out burger.
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Posted 2009-February-10, 15:57
X and X. It's MP...
wyman, on 2012-May-04, 09:48, said:
Also, he rates to not have a heart void when he leads the ♥3.
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Posted 2009-February-10, 16:29
X then X is a wtp.
How can you sell out to 2H with this hand? Partner is supposed to pass over 2H with a weak hand even if it has a FIVE card minor. The reason being of course that if partner had bid over 2H directly we would be going for game because our hand is so good. Thus with a weak hand partner passes, we double, and partner can bid. Not to mention partner could easily be sitting for this double which is a great result for us as we will slaughter them. Basically our hand is just too good to sell out and we could still have a big fit or a big penalty.
How can you sell out to 2H with this hand? Partner is supposed to pass over 2H with a weak hand even if it has a FIVE card minor. The reason being of course that if partner had bid over 2H directly we would be going for game because our hand is so good. Thus with a weak hand partner passes, we double, and partner can bid. Not to mention partner could easily be sitting for this double which is a great result for us as we will slaughter them. Basically our hand is just too good to sell out and we could still have a big fit or a big penalty.
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Posted 2009-February-10, 16:31
I was going to answer double then double but the second one is close. JLOL convinced me double then double and the second one is not close.
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Posted 2009-February-10, 17:09
JLOL, on Feb 10 2009, 05:29 PM, said:
X then X is a wtp.
How can you sell out to 2H with this hand? Partner is supposed to pass over 2H with a weak hand even if it has a FIVE card minor. The reason being of course that if partner had bid over 2H directly we would be going for game because our hand is so good. Thus with a weak hand partner passes, we double, and partner can bid. Not to mention partner could easily be sitting for this double which is a great result for us as we will slaughter them. Basically our hand is just too good to sell out and we could still have a big fit or a big penalty.
How can you sell out to 2H with this hand? Partner is supposed to pass over 2H with a weak hand even if it has a FIVE card minor. The reason being of course that if partner had bid over 2H directly we would be going for game because our hand is so good. Thus with a weak hand partner passes, we double, and partner can bid. Not to mention partner could easily be sitting for this double which is a great result for us as we will slaughter them. Basically our hand is just too good to sell out and we could still have a big fit or a big penalty.
No Lebensohl here?
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Posted 2009-February-11, 03:49
MFA, on Feb 10 2009, 06:09 PM, said:
JLOL, on Feb 10 2009, 05:29 PM, said:
X then X is a wtp.
How can you sell out to 2H with this hand? Partner is supposed to pass over 2H with a weak hand even if it has a FIVE card minor. The reason being of course that if partner had bid over 2H directly we would be going for game because our hand is so good. Thus with a weak hand partner passes, we double, and partner can bid. Not to mention partner could easily be sitting for this double which is a great result for us as we will slaughter them. Basically our hand is just too good to sell out and we could still have a big fit or a big penalty.
How can you sell out to 2H with this hand? Partner is supposed to pass over 2H with a weak hand even if it has a FIVE card minor. The reason being of course that if partner had bid over 2H directly we would be going for game because our hand is so good. Thus with a weak hand partner passes, we double, and partner can bid. Not to mention partner could easily be sitting for this double which is a great result for us as we will slaughter them. Basically our hand is just too good to sell out and we could still have a big fit or a big penalty.
No Lebensohl here?
No pick-a-minor 2NT here?
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Posted 2009-February-11, 11:06
Double and double, wtp.
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Posted 2009-February-11, 14:47
X&X
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Posted 2009-February-11, 17:12
effervesce, on Feb 11 2009, 10:49 AM, said:
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No Lebensohl here?
No pick-a-minor 2NT here?
You can have both: use 2♠ as pick-a-minor and 2NT as Lebensohl.
... that would still not be conclusive proof, before someone wants to explain that to me as well as if I was a 5 year-old. - gwnn
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