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BBO TG, UNFAV, 2nd
3, KQJ98, 872, AQT5
P-1H-1N-x
xx-?
The rdble is a general running noise. Do you bid out now, or wait?
If you wait, it will go
P-1H-1N-x
xx-P-2C-P
2S-?
Act now?
If you wait again, partner will double 2S. Act now?
Curt
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#1
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Posted 2009-June-01, 23:03
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Posted 2009-June-01, 23:05
I pass the first time.
The second time I am confused, what is 2S compared with a direct 2S (or 2H)? Who are these opponents, this doesn't make any sense.
The second time I am confused, what is 2S compared with a direct 2S (or 2H)? Who are these opponents, this doesn't make any sense.
and the result can be plotted on a graph.
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Posted 2009-June-01, 23:23
hanp, on Jun 2 2009, 07:05 AM, said:
I pass the first time.
The second time I am confused, what is 2S compared with a direct 2S (or 2H)? Who are these opponents, this doesn't make any sense.
The second time I am confused, what is 2S compared with a direct 2S (or 2H)? Who are these opponents, this doesn't make any sense.
If it was a Scandinavian pair, the partner of the 1NT might have shown a weak hand with spades.
A direct 2♠ (or 2♥) would have shown a run-out, that wouldn't mind partner bidding 3 of the suit, if the opponents competed.
(The agreement is part of the "Nilsland"-convention, originally constructed for weak NT's.)
As it is, I sit for it (and prey a little).
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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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Do not underestimate the power of the dark side. Or the ninth trumph.
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-June-01, 23:39
I pass the first time, I have a bit of sympathy for 2♣ instead.
Then I would double 2♠ for takeout, which I guess is the same as passing a penalty double of 2♠ under your agreements.
Agree with trying to prey on the opponents, hoping we won't become the prey.
Then I would double 2♠ for takeout, which I guess is the same as passing a penalty double of 2♠ under your agreements.
Agree with trying to prey on the opponents, hoping we won't become the prey.
That's impossible. No one can give more than one hundred percent. By definition that is the most anyone can give.
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Posted 2009-June-02, 01:57
When I pass first, I will have to pas the double later too. What else should I do?
Bid a suit at the 3 level which I did not bid at the 2 level?
I had bid 2 Club first. Yes maybe they had tried to run out into this suit, but how likely is this?
Bid a suit at the 3 level which I did not bid at the 2 level?
I had bid 2 Club first. Yes maybe they had tried to run out into this suit, but how likely is this?
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Sanity Check: Failure (Fluffy)
More system is not the answer...
Roland
Sanity Check: Failure (Fluffy)
More system is not the answer...
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Posted 2009-June-02, 11:35
Had I understood their run-out scheme I might have bid 2C directly. Now I should sit for 2SX I think
and the result can be plotted on a graph.
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Posted 2009-June-02, 11:49
I think I let them play 2♠x, I hope partner knows what he's doing.
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-June-02, 14:35
Pass all the time, lead a spade. Pard has at least 4 of those, so this seems an ok dbl for us.
I'm not expecting a large set, since my club cards are wrongly positioned. Heck, it might even make. But on average it should go 1-2 down when our 3NT is doomed.
I'm not expecting a large set, since my club cards are wrongly positioned. Heck, it might even make. But on average it should go 1-2 down when our 3NT is doomed.
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