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I think part of the blame is the positive 2NT that I really wish would be dropped from GIB's system. Most of the blame goes to GIB E though, I don't think that's a 2♣ opening and personally don't count 23 total points unless GIB double-counts shortness and honors in the same suit. I know GIB doesn't downgrade quacks early in the auction but even bean counting should get you to 21 TP.
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GIB bids slam off two aces Uncontested auction
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Posted 2013-December-04, 00:25
I think part of the blame is the positive 2NT that I really wish would be dropped from GIB's system. Most of the blame goes to GIB E though, I don't think that's a 2♣ opening and personally don't count 23 total points unless GIB double-counts shortness and honors in the same suit. I know GIB doesn't downgrade quacks early in the auction but even bean counting should get you to 21 TP.
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Posted 2013-December-04, 01:21
Agree, but spare some blame for W: is 4NT worthwhile with 0 aces, and could he not try 5NT instead of 6H?
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Posted 2013-December-04, 04:16
I think 4nt should be regarded as quantitive bid since both of you can't confirm trump after Robot bid 3♥.but I don't what 5♠ is?
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Posted 2013-December-04, 05:51
GIB plays that 4NT is always blackwood. If no suit was agreed, it's for the last suit bid.
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Posted 2013-December-04, 12:02
For me that does not look like a 2C opener. Just an opinion.
GIB does make quant 4N bids sometimes but dont ask me the rules when.
It should be quant here I think because W can cue then 4N. Although I note that 2N is quite limited.
All that said, it is a fairly common problem, particularly with a minor trump suit, C in particular, that GIB will bid 4N as RKCB being the only available slam try when some responses commit you to a no play slam
GIB does make quant 4N bids sometimes but dont ask me the rules when.
It should be quant here I think because W can cue then 4N. Although I note that 2N is quite limited.
All that said, it is a fairly common problem, particularly with a minor trump suit, C in particular, that GIB will bid 4N as RKCB being the only available slam try when some responses commit you to a no play slam
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Psyche (pron. sahy-kee): The human soul, spirit or mind (derived, personification thereof, beloved of Eros, Greek myth).
Masterminding (pron. m
str-mnding) tr. v. - Any bid made by bridge player with which partner disagrees."Gentlemen, when the barrage lifts." 9th battalion, King's own Yorkshire light infantry,
2000 years earlier: "morituri te salutant"
"I will be with you, whatever". Blair to Bush, precursor to invasion of Iraq
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