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Posted Yesterday, 08:39
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1st seat, teams, both vulnerable.
There's probably not a perfect answer but let's hear yours.
1st seat, teams, both vulnerable.
There's probably not a perfect answer but let's hear yours.
“It is not because things are difficult that we do not dare, it is because we do not dare that they are difficult.”
Bridge should be fun!
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"And no matter what methods you play, it is essential, for anyone aspiring to learn to be a good player, to learn the importance of bidding shape properly." (MH)
Bridge should be fun!
SHAPE!
"And no matter what methods you play, it is essential, for anyone aspiring to learn to be a good player, to learn the importance of bidding shape properly." (MH)
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Posted Yesterday, 11:02
I never played Acol but I did read tons of Terrence Reese so I think in Reese-style Acol he would have opened this 2H. In this new world, I open 1H.
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Posted Yesterday, 14:51
1st thought is wow great hand.
2nd thought is who the hell is the bast*** who stole a card from my hand.
After finding out and reclaiming what is mine, depending on whether I found a small non H, a small H or a big interesting card (A or Q S, Q H, A D or K C), my 1st call will be different.
2nd thought is who the hell is the bast*** who stole a card from my hand.
After finding out and reclaiming what is mine, depending on whether I found a small non H, a small H or a big interesting card (A or Q S, Q H, A D or K C), my 1st call will be different.
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Posted Yesterday, 14:58
jillybean, on 2026-November-04, 08:39, said:
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1st seat, teams, both vulnerable.
There's probably not a perfect answer but let's hear yours.
1st seat, teams, both vulnerable.
There's probably not a perfect answer but let's hear yours.
Call the director and get another card - perfect answer
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Posted Yesterday, 14:59
1H. This is not going to go all pass and all actions by the other three players will tell me something that I expect will help.
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Posted Yesterday, 15:51
1♥ or 4♣ Namyats depending on the 13th card.
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Posted Yesterday, 16:17
There are not many cards you could add to this hand to sway me from 1♥.
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Posted Yesterday, 16:32
Perfect day, not so perfect eyesight.
I think I counted the hearts as an 8 bagger A K J 1 0 9 8 5
I think I counted the hearts as an 8 bagger A K J 1 0 9 8 5
“It is not because things are difficult that we do not dare, it is because we do not dare that they are difficult.”
Bridge should be fun!
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"And no matter what methods you play, it is essential, for anyone aspiring to learn to be a good player, to learn the importance of bidding shape properly." (MH)
Bridge should be fun!
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"And no matter what methods you play, it is essential, for anyone aspiring to learn to be a good player, to learn the importance of bidding shape properly." (MH)
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Posted Today, 02:30
Ok so it corresponds as an Acol 2 (7 cards. 8-8.5 playing tricks) which I can express (2C 2D 3H, with 2C strong but not GF in my country), although at quite a high level.
1H is a definite possibility as well and it could place us better to learn about partner and opps cards (although we probably need to jump to 3C or bid 2S next when partner does not pass, the latter risking partner chase us correcting H to S), and I would chose this absent this strong but not GF option.
A GF call would clearly be an overbid.
1H is a definite possibility as well and it could place us better to learn about partner and opps cards (although we probably need to jump to 3C or bid 2S next when partner does not pass, the latter risking partner chase us correcting H to S), and I would chose this absent this strong but not GF option.
A GF call would clearly be an overbid.
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Posted Today, 02:41
1♥ unless you're playing a strong club or Acol 2♥ I don't see any alternative, yes you're making game opposite Qxx, xxx, xxx, xxxx, but a GF bid is too much
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Posted Today, 05:48
My table.
OT
It was a shocker, -10. C'est la vie. I am happy with my opening.
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It was a shocker, -10. C'est la vie. I am happy with my opening.
“It is not because things are difficult that we do not dare, it is because we do not dare that they are difficult.”
Bridge should be fun!
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Bridge should be fun!
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Posted Today, 07:22
That’s quite a remarkable pass by east! I wonder: did south take longer than usual to bid?
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Posted Today, 07:30
mikeh, on 2026-November-05, 07:22, said:
That’s quite a remarkable pass by east! I wonder: did south take longer than usual to bid?
I did not, my tempo is impeccable.
“It is not because things are difficult that we do not dare, it is because we do not dare that they are difficult.”
Bridge should be fun!
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"And no matter what methods you play, it is essential, for anyone aspiring to learn to be a good player, to learn the importance of bidding shape properly." (MH)
Bridge should be fun!
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"And no matter what methods you play, it is essential, for anyone aspiring to learn to be a good player, to learn the importance of bidding shape properly." (MH)
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Posted Today, 07:30
I would open 2♣ with that hand. SF for me (2♦ GF). If I have only 2♣ GF then still 2♣. I prefer to open strong when I have enough points (17+) and partner needs only a Q to give game a good chance.
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Posted Today, 09:08
Namyats for me
Minor suit preempt 3N
3♠ Gambling 3NT
etc.
Minor suit preempt 3N
3♠ Gambling 3NT
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Posted Today, 09:15
Congratulations to everyone on finding the perfect auction using the 'Peek-a-Boo' convention.
“It is not because things are difficult that we do not dare, it is because we do not dare that they are difficult.”
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Posted Today, 10:10
mikeh, on 2026-November-05, 07:22, said:
That’s quite a remarkable pass by east! I wonder: did south take longer than usual to bid?
East must be one of those players who will only double with 12hcp and overcall with 11hcp
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Posted Today, 11:13
mikeh, on 2026-November-05, 07:22, said:
That’s quite a remarkable pass by east! I wonder: did south take longer than usual to bid?
Did N take longer than normal to pass ?
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Posted Today, 11:14
I would not pass with the N hand, respond an "Acol" NF 1N (and I might double that with the E hand)
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Posted Today, 16:38
jillybean, on 2026-November-04, 16:32, said:
Perfect day, not so perfect eyesight.
I think I counted the hearts as an 8 bagger A K J 1 0 9 8 5
I think I counted the hearts as an 8 bagger A K J 1 0 9 8 5
You were probably playing on BBO, which for no good reason displays T as 1 0 (and kerns an oversize Q to boot).
The obvious fix has been repeatedly suggested for over T years now.
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