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Have a look at Whirlwind. Modify that for 2-level bids. IE bid-suit + next higher (weak competing on hoped fit) OR bid-suit + lower (claiming to own this hand if fit). Add a conventional bid(s) for non-touching 2-suiters. Leaving 1-suiters to jump. 3-suiters in T/OX later.
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Posted 2009-April-27, 18:03
simply play 2H-2S as weak and use 2D for your constructive need is probably better. It might wrongside H contract (i assume you need 2H for a natural bid) but it allow more sequence when constructive and less sequence when preemptive wich is a sufficient compensation for wrongsiding.
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Posted 2009-May-02, 05:01
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I would definately reverse the way the weak two in hearts are handled, thus:
2♦ = ...something special (opening values, constructive)...
2♥ = Weak two in hearts
2♠ = Weak two in spades
The extsra step is much more useful when you have a heart-opener, and maybe you could even include those strong 4-4-4-1 hands.
The preemptive value of the 2♥ bid is much stronger than 2♦ showing hearts, as 2♦ allows the opponents to make a non-committing double. (Assuming your opponents are relatively competent. If they might get confused by a 2♦ opening showing hearts, that's another matter.)
I would definately reverse the way the weak two in hearts are handled, thus:
2♦ = ...something special (opening values, constructive)...
2♥ = Weak two in hearts
2♠ = Weak two in spades
The extsra step is much more useful when you have a heart-opener, and maybe you could even include those strong 4-4-4-1 hands.
The preemptive value of the 2♥ bid is much stronger than 2♦ showing hearts, as 2♦ allows the opponents to make a non-committing double. (Assuming your opponents are relatively competent. If they might get confused by a 2♦ opening showing hearts, that's another matter.)
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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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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.
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Posted 2009-May-12, 18:41
Codo, on Apr 22 2009, 07:48 AM, said:
I prefer to play 2 ♦ as multi and 2 ♠ and 2 NT as two-sutiers.
I play that and it seems quite workable in a system where you have 2H busy.
The major downside to putting the strong 4441s into the multi is remembering the sequences you agreed when they come up - which is really quite infrequent - so I have at least some sympathy with Ken - at least his 2C bid would come up a lot more!
Nick
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