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Posted 2009-August-08, 19:16

Scoring: IMP

1♦-dbl-ps-??

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Posted 2009-August-08, 19:27

easy pass
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Posted 2009-August-08, 19:50

This is one time Im happy to pass
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Posted 2009-August-08, 23:21

ohhhhhhhhh snappp
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Posted 2009-August-09, 04:12

Now this is a pass of a 1 level double. About the first one I have seen in these forums for a couple of years.
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Posted 2009-August-09, 08:42

yeah pass
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Posted 2009-August-09, 09:06

cnszsun, on Aug 8 2009, 08:16 PM, said:

Scoring: IMP

1♦-dbl-ps-??

Pass gets you the lead you want :)
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Posted 2009-August-09, 13:25

2♣. When the opponents are just about known to be heading for an escape to hearts, I would rather actually bid a suit that I am happy to bid, especially with values. Passing is a mirage, IMO.
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Posted 2009-August-09, 13:30

kenrexford, on Aug 9 2009, 02:25 PM, said:

2♣. When the opponents are just about known to be heading for an escape to hearts, I would rather actually bid a suit that I am happy to bid, especially with values. Passing is a mirage, IMO.

So why not tell our partner about our hand type before bidding clubs?

Furthermore - sometimes LHO has 2-3 hearts and 4-5 diamonds and decides running isn't appropriate.

Bidding 2♣ is premature.
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Posted 2009-August-09, 14:15

Phil, on Aug 9 2009, 02:30 PM, said:

kenrexford, on Aug 9 2009, 02:25 PM, said:

2♣.  When the opponents are just about known to be heading for an escape to hearts, I would rather actually bid a suit that I am happy to bid, especially with values.  Passing is a mirage, IMO.

So why not tell our partner about our hand type before bidding clubs?

Furthermore - sometimes LHO has 2-3 hearts and 4-5 diamonds and decides running isn't appropriate.

Bidding 2♣ is premature.

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Posted 2009-August-09, 16:42

pass wtp
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Posted 2009-August-09, 16:43

kenrexford, on Aug 9 2009, 02:25 PM, said:

2♣. When the opponents are just about known to be heading for an escape to hearts, I would rather actually bid a suit that I am happy to bid, especially with values. Passing is a mirage, IMO.

So you would rather show your Qxxx suit, instead of your KQJ98 suit?
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Posted 2009-August-10, 00:28

Pass.

The problem comes next round.

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Posted 2009-August-10, 02:05

Pass. Lead directional.
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Posted 2009-August-10, 02:38

Pass. Partner will lead a trump if he has one.
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Posted 2009-August-10, 07:17

cherdanno, on Aug 9 2009, 05:43 PM, said:

kenrexford, on Aug 9 2009, 02:25 PM, said:

2♣.  When the opponents are just about known to be heading for an escape to hearts, I would rather actually bid a suit that I am happy to bid, especially with values.  Passing is a mirage, IMO.

So you would rather show your Qxxx suit, instead of your KQJ98 suit?

does seem like canape' :lol:
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Posted 2009-August-10, 08:27

My hand is a good hand. I have Qxxx in a suit partner ostensibly has shown. I have a stiff. My diamonds provide a trick source. And, I have 8 HCP.

So, I want to describe my hand.

If I pass, I do show diamonds. But, will I venture into 3♣ is the auction proceeds:

1♦-X-P-P-
1♥-P-2♥?

If the auction proceeds:

1♦-X-P-2♣-
?

I might not even get heart-based competition. If I do...

1♦-X-P-2♣-
2♥-?

Partner is invited into this sequence in a better way, IMO.
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Posted 2009-August-10, 08:56

you are buying the 1♥ scape from a player with 4 cards at most too soon Ken.

Even if you get it, partner is likelly doubling it rather than RHO raising. You can bid 2♣ then if you wish.
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Posted 2009-August-10, 10:52

Fluffy, on Aug 10 2009, 09:56 AM, said:

you are buying the 1♥ scape from a player with 4 cards at most too soon Ken.

Even if you get it, partner is likelly doubling it rather than RHO raising. You can bid 2♣ then if you wish.

Huh?

If partner has four hearts, and Opener has at most four hearts, then Responder has four hearts also. I think the odds of a raise are actually quite high.

I also have too much strength to expect a good chance that partner will double 1♥. He looks to be average, IMO.

So, I still think passing leaves us with a what-to-do problem over 2♥.
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Posted 2009-August-10, 11:05

kenrexford, on Aug 10 2009, 11:52 AM, said:

So, I still think passing leaves us with a what-to-do problem over 2♥.

that hasn't happened yet. And if it does, what to i do about it? The green card is fine. I haven't used many of them yet.
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