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IMPs, none vul, you hold ♠ -- ♥ AQT ♦ KJT63 ♣ JT952.
The auction is P-P-1♠ to you. Double or 2N? Or something else?
Would your answer change if partner were not a passed hand?
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Unusual NT or Takeout Double?
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Posted 2009-August-05, 19:51
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Posted 2009-August-05, 19:59
Double is clear IMO with 3 really good hearts and 5 so-so clubs.
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Posted 2009-August-05, 20:07
Phil, on Aug 5 2009, 08:59 PM, said:
Double is clear IMO with 3 really good hearts and 5 so-so clubs.
...and the strength for a takeout double.
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Posted 2009-August-06, 06:17
2NT leaves you with no rebid after partner's 3m, but I would always double with opening values and 0355 (except something extreme lik xxx KQJxx KQJxx)
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Posted 2009-August-06, 07:26
B/I question here:
what is
(1S)-2NT-p-3m
p-3H
?
I've always thought this shows 0355 and a good hand. Of course I see how doubling for takeout suits this hand better than 2NT. But then I don't know what the above sequence shows.
what is
(1S)-2NT-p-3m
p-3H
?
I've always thought this shows 0355 and a good hand. Of course I see how doubling for takeout suits this hand better than 2NT. But then I don't know what the above sequence shows.
... and I can prove it with my usual, flawless logic.
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Posted 2009-August-06, 07:31
gwnn, on Aug 6 2009, 08:26 AM, said:
B/I question here:
what is
(1S)-2NT-p-3m
p-3H
?
I've always thought this shows 0355 and a good hand. Of course I see how doubling for takeout suits this hand better than 2NT. But then I don't know what the above sequence shows.
what is
(1S)-2NT-p-3m
p-3H
?
I've always thought this shows 0355 and a good hand. Of course I see how doubling for takeout suits this hand better than 2NT. But then I don't know what the above sequence shows.
Whatever it shows (I agree it should be 0355), it must be a much better hand than the one here. You are forcing to the 4-level!
"Are you saying that LTC merits a more respectful dismissal?"
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Posted 2009-August-06, 07:34
gwnn, on Aug 6 2009, 06:26 AM, said:
B/I question here:
what is
(1S)-2NT-p-3m
p-3H
?
I've always thought this shows 0355 and a good hand. Of course I see how doubling for takeout suits this hand better than 2NT. But then I don't know what the above sequence shows.
what is
(1S)-2NT-p-3m
p-3H
?
I've always thought this shows 0355 and a good hand. Of course I see how doubling for takeout suits this hand better than 2NT. But then I don't know what the above sequence shows.
undiscussed I would think a cue bid supporting m.
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Posted 2009-August-06, 09:48
cherdanno, on Aug 6 2009, 08:31 AM, said:
gwnn, on Aug 6 2009, 08:26 AM, said:
B/I question here:
what is
(1S)-2NT-p-3m
p-3H
?
I've always thought this shows 0355 and a good hand. Of course I see how doubling for takeout suits this hand better than 2NT. But then I don't know what the above sequence shows.
what is
(1S)-2NT-p-3m
p-3H
?
I've always thought this shows 0355 and a good hand. Of course I see how doubling for takeout suits this hand better than 2NT. But then I don't know what the above sequence shows.
Whatever it shows (I agree it should be 0355), it must be a much better hand than the one here. You are forcing to the 4-level!
Right. I would make the call with void, Kxx, AQJxx, AQTxx
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