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"So you put all eggs in one basket."
So do you. So does anybody. The auction doesn't have room for two baskets - that's what makes it a challenge.
Peter
Choose 1 of the 4 and tell us why
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Posted 2005-April-16, 07:53
pbleighton, on Apr 16 2005, 01:00 PM, said:
"So you put all eggs in one basket."
So do you. So does anybody. The auction doesn't have room for two baskets - that's what makes it a challenge.
Peter
So do you. So does anybody. The auction doesn't have room for two baskets - that's what makes it a challenge.
Peter
No, pass has more than one way to win. 2N shows limit+, they may stop at 3S. Pd could be strong, opp may bid 4S and and pd may defeat it alone. 5Hx may go down three.
By bidding 5H, the only time you gain is, they bid and make 4s, and 5h goes down only two, AND they and we all make right decision.
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Posted 2005-April-16, 08:17
4H, imo, does absolutely nothing... on the bidding i'm almost certain they have at least game... my 5H bid has to make them afraid of missing slam... make them guess, 5S or 6S or double
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Posted 2005-April-16, 10:24
I bid a save-suggesting robsonish 3NT 
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Posted 2005-April-16, 13:36
"No, pass has more than one way to win. 2N shows limit+, they may stop at 3S. Pd could be strong, opp may bid 4S and and pd may defeat it alone. 5Hx may go down three."
I said I'm assuming that Michaels is either weak or very strong. If so, pd is VERY likely weak, in which case opps will bid 4S and make overtricks, and quite possibly a slam.
If Michaels can be intermediate, things get muddled, and pass is reasonable.
Peter
I said I'm assuming that Michaels is either weak or very strong. If so, pd is VERY likely weak, in which case opps will bid 4S and make overtricks, and quite possibly a slam.
If Michaels can be intermediate, things get muddled, and pass is reasonable.
Peter
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Posted 2005-April-16, 15:07
pbleighton, on Apr 16 2005, 07:36 PM, said:
I said I'm assuming that Michaels is either weak or very strong. If so, pd is VERY likely weak
I wonder wich cards do you need for making it likelly that he is strong
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Posted 2005-April-16, 15:46
"I wonder wich cards do you need for making it likelly that he is strong"
The facts that
1) one opponent opened in the first seat,
2) the other made a limit plus raise, and
3) you have a king
make it very unlikely (though possible) that your partner has 17+ hcp.
Peter
The facts that
1) one opponent opened in the first seat,
2) the other made a limit plus raise, and
3) you have a king
make it very unlikely (though possible) that your partner has 17+ hcp.
Peter
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Posted 2005-April-16, 18:56
I voted for 4H. It should be clear to partner that I have 5H in mind, I'm leaving the final decision up to him.
Please note: I am interested in boring, bog standard, 2/1.
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Posted 2005-April-16, 18:57
pbleighton, on Apr 16 2005, 04:46 PM, said:
"I wonder wich cards do you need for making it likelly that he is strong"
The facts that
1) one opponent opened in the first seat,
2) the other made a limit plus raise, and
3) you have a king
make it very unlikely (though possible) that your partner has 17+ hcp.
Peter
The facts that
1) one opponent opened in the first seat,
2) the other made a limit plus raise, and
3) you have a king
make it very unlikely (though possible) that your partner has 17+ hcp.
Peter
Partner doesn't need 17 HCP for the strong variation, plenty of 4-loser hands that have far fewer HCP's. Same for the limit raise, this could easily be distributional.
Please note: I am interested in boring, bog standard, 2/1.
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Posted 2005-April-17, 05:33
3S. Tell pard you have hearts en route to four, with some minors. An all purpose bid.
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Posted 2005-April-17, 13:11
Walddk, on Apr 15 2005, 06:44 AM, said:
Which action do you take now?
1. PASS. I am too weak to act.
2. 3♦. Lead directing against a high spade contract.
3. 4♥. Maybe they will miss the slam if they have one.
4. 5♥. Let them make the last guess.
If you think any other bid is better than one of the above, I have given you an "Other" option too.
Roland
I don't want to end up in the tank for -800 or something stupid, just 3♥ should do the trick.
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W: 1S - N: 2S (Michaels) - E: 2NT (limit or better with spade support) - S:??