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What would you open with this hand? Just curious

#1 User is offline   Rebound 

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Posted 2004-July-31, 22:44

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This may seem a bit obvious but I'm just curious to know everyone's choice of opening bid for this hand. Back in the day, it was suggested to me open this hand 3 ♠ because of the shape. In the event I opened it 2, but I would like to know if there are any dissenters.
I'd rather have a bottle in front of me than a frontal lobotomy - but it might improve my bridge.
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Posted 2004-July-31, 22:46

Vul I would open 2S, nv I would open 3.
I would not quibble if you as my pd decided to open 3S.
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Posted 2004-August-01, 00:39

I'd be tempted in first seat to open this 3S at all vulnerabilities expcet favourable. Other than that 2S looks about right on the money.

Pass? Not likely.

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Posted 2004-August-01, 08:20

2s
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Posted 2004-August-01, 08:23

2S always... while i'm sure i'd make exceptions, in general i want pard to count on 7 trumps for a 3 bid
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Posted 2004-August-01, 08:40

I have too many losers for 3♠, AND I have a 3 card ♥. We might miss some superior ♥ game. I'd consider pass an option, but open 2♠.
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Posted 2004-August-01, 11:05

2♠

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Posted 2004-August-01, 12:41

While I like to preempt loosely in 1st / 3rd, I think I'd pass this in 1st or 2nd. My partners and I have a formal rule about weak 2's with voids. Seems it just adds a little too much to the playing strength. Hopefully the opponents will copperate and come in.
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Posted 2004-August-01, 13:12

I am curious, too: Is there anyone who opens this 2♠ in first seat and would pass in second? I think I would still bid weak two in 2nd seat, but would be strongly tempted to pass.
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Posted 2004-August-01, 14:37

3S at favorable vulnerability, otherwise 2S. In third seat, I would open 3S at equal vulnerability also.
I tend to lead fourth best - as opposed to the best suit, the second best suit, or the third best suit for our side
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Posted 2004-August-01, 14:55

NV: 3S, V: 2S, 4th seat pass at any vuln.

Reason: why pass if you have an obstructing, safe, and perfectly desciptive bid?
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Posted 2004-August-02, 09:44

I like 3S in any seat except 4th and at any vulnerablity except unfavorable.
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