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Why doesn't East bid 4NT over the takeout double, to show equal lengths in the minors and give West the choice?
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unilateral choice?
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Posted 2012-May-28, 13:48
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Posted 2012-May-28, 15:18
GIB doesn't know how to scramble with 2nt or 4nt over takeout doubles. Would be nice if it did.
West's double is awfully light, IMO 13+ total pt not enough at 4 level. Should be stronger, and East should probably leave it in IMO with such a flat hand.
West's double is awfully light, IMO 13+ total pt not enough at 4 level. Should be stronger, and East should probably leave it in IMO with such a flat hand.
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Posted 2012-May-28, 20:43
I have to add that 13+ points is WAY TOO LOW - using some advice from Mike Lawrence as well as some experience, 13+ total points should only be for 1-level through 2♦, 15+ for 2♥ through 3♦, 17+ for 3♥ through 4♦, and so on and so forth.
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