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#1 User is offline   gwnn 

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Posted 2010-August-12, 12:01

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where max(x)<8

three situations, you are unfavourable at Pairs in second seat in all:
  • (1♥)-?

  • (p)-?

  • (p)-p-(1♠)-p
    (2♥)-?

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Posted 2010-August-12, 12:08

at unfavourable, pass in all 3 scenarios, assuming I read them correctly.

The 3rd looks superficially the most attractive for competition until you realize that the 2♥ bidder didn't weak two and almost certainly lacks 3 spades, thus will often hold 6 or even 7 minor suit cards while partner is a favourite to have 4+ spades....ugh!
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Posted 2010-August-12, 12:10

I agree with mikeh. Pass all of them.
I don't consider it close.
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Posted 2010-August-12, 12:12

Gross!
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Posted 2010-August-12, 13:30

the only one where the %age is possibly >50% is the first one and I would only do it at MP
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Posted 2010-August-12, 17:42

First two are obv passes imo. I might have fallen from grace and doubled on the 3rd ATT but upon reflection I think it's clear to pass.
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Posted 2010-August-12, 19:45

I would pass all of these.
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Posted 2010-August-12, 22:18

The only item I'll dispute is that I would consider the 1D opening the safest of the three. A sane player would pass all three, though I admit to feeling a pull of temptation on the first two. I'd have to be equal vul to do it.
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