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#1 User is offline   ArtK78 

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Posted 2011-June-25, 15:13



Matchpoints.

1) Do you agree with North's first call (promises only 4 spades)?
2) Do you make another move?

Note: We frequently raise on three cards in an auction like this.
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Posted 2011-June-25, 15:37

Definitely agree with 1♠ though I wish we were playing transfers. I would pass now.
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Posted 2011-June-25, 16:24

I expect to go plus if I pass and everyone else does too.

1♠ seems pretty normal call to me, are you suggesting an alternative?
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Posted 2011-June-25, 16:44

hmmm.. If I follow the losing trick blindly, I got 7 losers so I should shoot at 4♠(!!) now. Ok, so I have a void in what might be pard's main suit. Better invite only: 3♥.

Anyway, definitely make a move yes.
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Posted 2011-June-25, 16:56

View Postjmcw, on 2011-June-25, 16:24, said:

I expect to go plus if I pass and everyone else does too.

1♠ seems pretty normal call to me, are you suggesting an alternative?


I thought I would ask. There might be someone out there who wants to make a negative double to get both majors in on one bid.
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Posted 2011-July-02, 18:27

I dont think inviting is very sensible when partner is so unlikely to be able to maek a sensible evaluation. OTOH, I do want to be in game whenever partner has 4 spades. If it was imps I would just blast game probably, although I normally play that 2N is a relay in auctions like this to ask about partners hand, so I would do that if available.
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Posted 2011-July-03, 05:57

View PostArtK78, on 2011-June-25, 16:56, said:

I thought I would ask. There might be someone out there who wants to make a negative double to get both majors in on one bid.


So you are testing if there are any takers for the auction 1♣ (1♦) X (p); 2♠? [I prefer the 2♠ call show 4 with no xtras]

I think you are committed to a raise here and partner will play you for hearts. If you are playing negative doubles and long suit game tries how will partner view your hand after 1♣ (1♦) 1♠ (p); 2♠ (p) 3♥? A maximum of 3 cards in ♥? A near slam try? Certainly some partnership discussion appears needed in this area.
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Posted 2011-July-03, 09:43

I prefer the neg X to show only 4H/ and 1H=5 so 1S = 4or5. But if my X show both M I double. The only time i wouldnt X holding both M is 6S+4H
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