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Is this 3rd seat Opening bid that simple? You are South, playing 2/1GF with Drury

Poll: Whats your Opening bid? (25 member(s) have cast votes)

Whats your Opening bid?

  1. Pass (0 votes [0.00%])

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  2. 1S (0 votes [0.00%])

    Percentage of vote: 0.00%

  3. 2S (0 votes [0.00%])

    Percentage of vote: 0.00%

  4. 3S (21 votes [84.00%])

    Percentage of vote: 84.00%

  5. 4S (4 votes [16.00%])

    Percentage of vote: 16.00%

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#1 User is offline   Dwingo 

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Posted 2009-July-24, 21:54

After 2 Passes, playing 2/1 GF with Drury, what is your opening bid in 3rd seat?

Would like to hear your thoughts/reasons for your decision.
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Posted 2009-July-24, 22:50

I think i will bid 3♠. I know the 7222 shape isn't really ideal and we are vulnerable but this is the 3rd seat and I would hate anything less than 3♠.

I love my suit and 3♠ will cause problems to opponents, who might have 4♥ or even a slam on.

EDIT: What do people think of 4♠?
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Posted 2009-July-24, 23:55

When I see any people I will ask...not having ever been a real person. But speaking for old Fuddy-duds, it looks like 3S to me.
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Posted 2009-July-25, 00:42

Automatic 3S in first second and third seat. Definitely not 4S with this sterile shape.
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Posted 2009-July-25, 00:46

I think you're about half way between a 3S and 4S opening. I'd prefer to err on the side of aggression and bid 4S. Would not consider 1S.
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Posted 2009-July-25, 03:43

3♠ middle of the road.
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Posted 2009-July-25, 07:54

Can the pre-empt get any more textbook-er? Okok sure we can have a 7321 or 7330 shape, but we have the ♠JT. At r/r, I will preempt 3♠ in 1st/2nd/3rd seat. 3♠ is a preempt that causes a lot of headache for the opponents, so I don't see why I wouldn't do it. 2♠ is too timid, 1♠ gets you nowhere, and 4♠ you'll be left in for penalties far too often.
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