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How to look for slam?

#1 User is offline   lycier 

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Posted 2013-December-06, 04:03



How to look for slam?
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Posted 2013-December-06, 04:55

View Postlycier, on 2013-December-06, 04:03, said:



How to look for slam?


Bid 3♠ over 2♥ and then bid 6♦
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Posted 2013-December-06, 08:31

I play that 3♠ over 2♥ can be passed: just invitational. I thought that was standard, am I wrong?

I think you just have to use some judgment: you virtually have slam in your own hand. With nothing else to go on 6♠ is a better guess than 4♠. As far as getting to the right slam, that depends on your system. I play 3♥ as Michaels here. So I'd bid that and then over 3♠ continue with 5♥ exclusion to try to reach 7♠. If partner asks for the minor it's not as clear how to proceed but we will at least play 6♦. Of course I'm not used to playing with GIBs so if that's what you're asking then I'm not really sure. I think you just have to bid it.

BTW I love the description of the double of 4♥.
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Posted 2013-December-06, 08:37

I just Dealmastered the hand. 6♠ is 82% opposite a random hand in this situation.
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Posted 2013-December-06, 09:00

View PostRSClyde, on 2013-December-06, 08:31, said:

BTW I love the description of the double of 4♥.


I quite like how 4S is described as possibly having only four spades. For those who like to live on the edge!

Edit: not to mention the awful weak two opener. Two aces and an emaciated suit - yuck.

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