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Sorry, I can't find an old thread to attach this to, the search engine seems to ignore three letter words (like "GIB").
Anyway, the other night I was playing a robot race and encountered this auction:
1♦-P-P-DBL
2♣-2♠
GIB held ♠K9x ♥xxx ♦QTxx ♣QTx for his 2♠ call, which I thought more than a bit odd.
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GIB's bidding
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Posted 2009-March-23, 10:22
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Posted 2009-March-23, 13:46
It's slightly strange, but not as "unusual" or terrible as you think.
I'm GIB:
I have 7 HCP. Partner made a takeout double. therefore we have half the deck, so I need to bid something.
Can't bid 2N, not enough strength
Can't bid 2D, that's their suit.
2Cx should be penalty, don't have that.
Well, might as well bid my major.
Not saying why does it not wait for a reopening double, but you may not reopen with a balanced 13 count.
I'm GIB:
I have 7 HCP. Partner made a takeout double. therefore we have half the deck, so I need to bid something.
Can't bid 2N, not enough strength
Can't bid 2D, that's their suit.
2Cx should be penalty, don't have that.
Well, might as well bid my major.
Not saying why does it not wait for a reopening double, but you may not reopen with a balanced 13 count.
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