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MP lightner gamble dumb dubious fair or good ?
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Posted 2009-May-12, 20:54
From Psych "I mean, Gus and I never see eye-to-eye on work stuff.
For instance, he doesn't like being used as a human shield when we're being shot at.
I happen to think it's a very noble way to meet one's maker, especially for a guy like him.
Bottom line is we never let that difference of opinion interfere with anything."
For instance, he doesn't like being used as a human shield when we're being shot at.
I happen to think it's a very noble way to meet one's maker, especially for a guy like him.
Bottom line is we never let that difference of opinion interfere with anything."
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Posted 2009-May-12, 21:08
Doubling 3NT seems quite wrong to me, but it could work.
The times I have doubled 3NT with a 6 card holding in their suit, partner (surprise!) is void or has a small singleton. I don't remember the double ever working so I have given up.
And partner's clubs are under the club bidder. If we pass, we 'know' partner will lead a diamond. But just maybe he will lead a heart.
If we do double, I think we should be planning to win the spade at trick 1 to switch to a heart. At least we have avoided the diamond lead.
The times I have doubled 3NT with a 6 card holding in their suit, partner (surprise!) is void or has a small singleton. I don't remember the double ever working so I have given up.
And partner's clubs are under the club bidder. If we pass, we 'know' partner will lead a diamond. But just maybe he will lead a heart.
If we do double, I think we should be planning to win the spade at trick 1 to switch to a heart. At least we have avoided the diamond lead.
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Posted 2009-May-12, 22:07
Bad gamble, but if I really needed a board I would make the call. Sometimes its the only lead that beats it (I doubt it, since we can't conveniently cash the 2nd spade), but sometimes they run from 3N.
They may be concealing a club fit, so 3N could easily make on any lead.
They may be concealing a club fit, so 3N could easily make on any lead.
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Posted 2009-May-13, 01:30
If this is the last board of a Ko match and I know I need a swing. Else no way.
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Posted 2009-May-13, 01:58
Dubious.
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Do not underestimate the power of the dark side. Or the ninth trumph.
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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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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-13, 02:33
I wouldn't double, and that's saying a lot!
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Posted 2009-May-13, 03:42
Even if pd has a S to lead, you have 2 S tricks. And......?
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Posted 2009-May-13, 03:45
I think double would be a dreadful call. Partner won't always lead a diamond, and it may not be a disaster if he does.
Maybe he was about to lead a heart from QJx. If so, I'm likely to need ♠A as an entry to cash my hearts; it would be a shame to encourage partner to waste it at trick one.
Maybe he was about to lead a heart from QJx. If so, I'm likely to need ♠A as an entry to cash my hearts; it would be a shame to encourage partner to waste it at trick one.
... 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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Posted 2009-May-13, 03:52
Actually, I feel like doubling.. lol. But yeah, it's reckless when opps can have up to 30 hcp or so.
A lot different if it were instead
1♠ 1NT
2♣ 2NT
3NT
A lot different if it were instead
1♠ 1NT
2♣ 2NT
3NT
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Posted 2009-May-13, 10:43
Is DBL asking a ♠ or a ♣ lead?
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Posted 2009-May-13, 11:06
Spade. The club lead is one of usual leads, so no need to dbl to have that lead.
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Posted 2009-May-13, 11:07
kgr, on May 13 2009, 11:43 AM, said:
Is DBL asking a ♠ or a ♣ lead?
Spade. It always asks for the suit opening leader is void in.
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Posted 2009-May-13, 14:27
Good gamble to set up psychological ploy: they see this one so will redouble next time for 1000. A poker bluff to set up a kill.
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Posted 2009-May-13, 15:04
rogerclee, on May 13 2009, 03:33 AM, said:
I wouldn't double, and that's saying a lot!
lol
say KJ9753? (or whatever)
Anyway doubling this is a top/bottom action. Those are not good actions.
Kevin Fay
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