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Would have bid 1♠ last round, but 2♥ is ok too.
2♠ now.
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Posted 2009-August-14, 12:55
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Posted 2009-August-14, 18:41
Ok, I ran, which happened to be a big success. Partner had an almost out-of-character 4-card overcall, so I really don't know if I was just lucky or if I made the percentage decision.
West doubled 2♠, and everybody passed. +470 after west led the ♣A. I could just work on clubs.
West doubled 2♠, and everybody passed. +470 after west led the ♣A. I could just work on clubs.
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Posted 2009-August-14, 18:55
not lucky and not percentage, I think you made a great reading on RHO's quick pass, well done.
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Posted 2009-August-15, 02:18
Hi,
Pass.
If I bid 2S now, I am basically saying my 2H bid was wrong.
I would have bid 1S the round before or 2S instead of 2H,
but 2H is fine.
With kind regards
Marlowe
Pass.
If I bid 2S now, I am basically saying my 2H bid was wrong.
I would have bid 1S the round before or 2S instead of 2H,
but 2H is fine.
With kind regards
Marlowe
With kind regards
Uwe Gebhardt (P_Marlowe)
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Posted 2009-August-15, 03:09
Btw, I think more telling than RHO's quick pass is his demeanor over 1♥ - that is when he is deciding to trap pass after all.
As another btw, I very much dislike the overcall.
As another btw, I very much dislike the overcall.
"Are you saying that LTC merits a more respectful dismissal?"
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Posted 2009-August-15, 05:06
cherdanno, on Aug 15 2009, 04:09 AM, said:
As another btw, I very much dislike the overcall.
me too - and the 2♥ bid - and the pull to 2♠ - perhaps three wrongs make a right?
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Posted 2009-August-15, 05:14
3 wrongs make a random I'd say 
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Posted 2009-August-15, 10:31
No way running now. 1S the round before was better than 2H.
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Posted 2009-August-15, 11:46
IT doesn't matter on this hand why I didn't bid 1S the first time, but I would Gump 2S now. However, the reason I didn't bid 1S was fear that voluntarily bidding 2H on the next round might suggest more constructive values.
"Bidding Spades to show spades can work well." (Kenberg)
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Posted 2009-August-15, 13:55
Does "modern" mean partner might have, say, x Qxxxx Jxx AQ98?
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Posted 2009-August-15, 14:24
of course, there is a thread about exactly that hand many times queted since 2002.
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Posted 2009-August-15, 15:10
goodwintr, on Aug 15 2009, 09:55 PM, said:
Does "modern" mean partner might have, say, x Qxxxx Jxx AQ98?
Luxury hand. Modern means that pass over 1♣ denies a 5card major...
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However, the reason I didn't bid 1S was fear that voluntarily bidding 2H on the next round might suggest more constructive values.
Yes that's the problem. We can only bid once unless forced so we have to choose. If we bid 1♠ we hope to be able to take a preference to 2♥ later. Otherwise our fit will probably remain hidden.
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Posted 2009-August-15, 17:45
x Qxxxx xxx Axxx is a clear 1♥ over 1♣. oh 3 more hcp? great:)
... and I can prove it with my usual, flawless logic.
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Posted 2009-August-15, 17:50
the point is that when you see your opps penalize you confidently, it often pays to escape. Sorry everyone, I still think 2♠ is clear. Whenever you have a rational escape route, take it.
... and I can prove it with my usual, flawless logic.
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Posted 2009-August-15, 19:02
gwnn, on Aug 15 2009, 11:50 PM, said:
the point is that when you see your opps penalize you confidently, it often pays to escape. Sorry everyone, I still think 2♠ is clear. Whenever you have a rational escape route, take it.
Good post - I agree!
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