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Up to its old tricks

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Posted 2014-February-08, 10:08

Forgive the repetition. It is just that the examples come so thick and fast - at least it gives some sort of a barometer to the severity of the problem. I am referring of course, again, to GIB initially denying game interest and then going on to game by reason of opposition bidding which frankly gives it no more insight into whether game is making than before:

If there is anything unique about this hand, it is that GIB West actually has room to invite, but decides that South's 3D has such a dramatic effect on his hand evaluation that he does not even need to consult.
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