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Posted 2011-November-25, 17:50


Is the double in this auction a lightner double?

Contract is cold without a spade lead and dead with one but it all hinges on the interpretation of the double.
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Posted 2011-November-25, 18:32

Without a Dbl, partner will lead your bid suit.

DBL says: "Don't lead my suit".... and from the bidding, the logical one to lead is ♠.
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Posted 2011-November-25, 19:06

two4bridge describes what he believes the double means. Good job.

Lightner Doubles are another "name game" peeve. Theodore invented the double strictly for use vs. slam contracts.
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Posted 2011-November-25, 21:31

All of the above and more common today that the double says, whatever your natural lead was before the double, look at your hand and find something else.
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Posted 2011-November-25, 22:47

Is there no chance doubler simply believes he/she will take 4H light?
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