[Jinksy]

Phil, on 2017-May-16, 06:12, said:

Look at A from last months MSC.

As far as I can see it's not online - or at least not public?

[RedSpawn]

Jinksy, on 2017-May-14, 04:10, said:

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MrAce, on 2017-May-14, 04:56, said:

I'd have never overcalled 2♣ to start with.

Another BBO Forum moment.

I agree with Mr. Ace.

I thought that it pays handsome dividends to make the cheapest bid available to accurately describe one's hand. And in my mind, a takeout double of 1♦ is the cheapest bid to describe that hand. To me, a takeout double promises 1) a hand close to opening values 2) shortness in the opposition's suit and 3) a minimum of 3, preferably 4 cards in the unbid suits. I do not recall a takeout double promising location and placement of HCP. It promises opening hand values and shape features.

You have 13 points, a ♦ doubleton and at least 3 card support in all 3 unbid suits. Sure, we would like 4 cards in the majors, but that is not required (but preferred). We don't get to choose our hands, our hands choose us. We are on the 1 level of bidding, so we can afford to "mix it up a little". Further, partner has passed 1st round so he should not get wildly excited about jumping with a major response and a potentially active bid board.

In my mind, takeout double is much cheaper than a 2♣ overcall. It gives me a chance for me to cheaply collect some intelligence from my partner without putting the partnership assets in significant jeopardy.

[aguahombre]

I don't like my 2♣ overcall here any more than Timo does; and I really like bidding 2♣ over 1♦. But, in my partnership, my bad overcall would have really achieved undeserved success.

We DO know what xx meant. She has high honor Doublton, and the next double says she wants to defend. So, I even have an easy opening low club lead. Gawd, what luck.

Of course, here without my partner, I have no idea what to do or what to lead if I pass.