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OK I seriously was not sure about this one:
xxx, AJ98, AQx, Kxx, XIMPs, nobody vul, 4th seat
P-P-1C-P
1D-P-P-?
What now, or did you act on the previous round?
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weird balancing problem
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Posted 2009-July-12, 22:40
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Posted 2009-July-12, 22:47
Depends a little on how light you open.
Maybe PASS or maybe 1NT.
There is not much to gain from 1NT especially if you open very light.
Maybe PASS or maybe 1NT.
There is not much to gain from 1NT especially if you open very light.
Wayne Burrows
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dunno how to play 4 card majors - JLOGIC
True but I know Standard American and what better reason could I have for playing Precision? - Hideous Hog
Bidding is an estimation of probabilities SJ Simon
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Posted 2009-July-12, 22:49
Would have doubled 1♣, not close.
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Posted 2009-July-12, 22:50
andy_h, on Jul 12 2009, 11:49 PM, said:
Would have doubled 1♣, not close.
Beat me to it.
Please let me know about any questions or interest or bug reports about GIB.
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Posted 2009-July-12, 23:36
jdonn, on Jul 12 2009, 11:50 PM, said:
andy_h, on Jul 12 2009, 11:49 PM, said:
Would have doubled 1♣, not close.
Beat me to it.
Me too
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Posted 2009-July-13, 00:27
X the first time, X now.
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Posted 2009-July-13, 02:54
X and X.
Had it been MP's, X and 1NT.
Had it been MP's, X and 1NT.
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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-July-13, 03:25
Would have X'd 1♣, pass now.
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Posted 2009-July-13, 03:27
I don't particularly like double on the first round. The poor shape and weak spades argue against it. However, I know that nobody from outside the British Isles will agree with me.
I'd probably have overcalled 1♥, a suit where we might actually want to play a 4-3 fit, in contrast to the spade suit. Pass is OK too.
Once we've passed on the first round, the arguments for 1♥ are even stronger. Partner knows that I don't have five, so what can I have but a good four-card suit? Double should surely show more equal majors than this. My second choice is 1NT, which would also be a better overall description than double.
I'd probably have overcalled 1♥, a suit where we might actually want to play a 4-3 fit, in contrast to the spade suit. Pass is OK too.
Once we've passed on the first round, the arguments for 1♥ are even stronger. Partner knows that I don't have five, so what can I have but a good four-card suit? Double should surely show more equal majors than this. My second choice is 1NT, which would also be a better overall description than double.
... 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-July-13, 21:43
4333-14 pass first round. Now opponents quitting at 1D, try 1H. Just entering the auction tells partner some stuff so he can try 1S on his 5xS if not liking H. Both Majors are unclaimed by opponents, so likely ours.
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Posted 2009-July-13, 21:55
gnasher, on Jul 13 2009, 09:27 PM, said:
I don't particularly like double on the first round. The poor shape and weak spades argue against it. However, I know that nobody from outside the British Isles will agree with me.
I'd probably have overcalled 1♥, a suit where we might actually want to play a 4-3 fit, in contrast to the spade suit. Pass is OK too.
Once we've passed on the first round, the arguments for 1♥ are even stronger. Partner knows that I don't have five, so what can I have but a good four-card suit? Double should surely show more equal majors than this. My second choice is 1NT, which would also be a better overall description than double.
I'd probably have overcalled 1♥, a suit where we might actually want to play a 4-3 fit, in contrast to the spade suit. Pass is OK too.
Once we've passed on the first round, the arguments for 1♥ are even stronger. Partner knows that I don't have five, so what can I have but a good four-card suit? Double should surely show more equal majors than this. My second choice is 1NT, which would also be a better overall description than double.
Might not a second round overcall show a reasonable hand with a bad five-card suit.
Wayne Burrows
I believe that the USA currently hold only the World Championship For People Who Still Bid Like Your Auntie Gladys - dburn
dunno how to play 4 card majors - JLOGIC
True but I know Standard American and what better reason could I have for playing Precision? - Hideous Hog
Bidding is an estimation of probabilities SJ Simon
I believe that the USA currently hold only the World Championship For People Who Still Bid Like Your Auntie Gladys - dburn
dunno how to play 4 card majors - JLOGIC
True but I know Standard American and what better reason could I have for playing Precision? - Hideous Hog
Bidding is an estimation of probabilities SJ Simon
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