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Why did you pass?
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Posted Yesterday, 16:09
East passed, opponents are not happy.
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Posted Yesterday, 19:48
Does 5nt make?
Unless you are withholding information it appears that there was no infringement. Result stands.
Unless you are withholding information it appears that there was no infringement. Result stands.
“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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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, 21:40
If passing theoretically forcing bids was a crime, the prisons would be full of bridge players.
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Posted Today, 05:29
Assuming there wasn't UI, pass is a legal call. Whatever E thought when (s)he put that card on the table, is of no importance.
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Posted Today, 10:00
jstbwk, on 2026-November-06, 05:29, said:
Assuming there wasn't UI, pass is a legal call.
That's what I told NS, who were unhappy that 5NT made (but volunteered no information about any UI).
I was wondering if anyone would ask East why they passed or West whether they had a method to stop in 5NT (such as bidding 5S to force 5NT). I thought it was inappropriate despite my curiosity.
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Posted Today, 10:12
You can ask them over a beer after the game. Asking during the game is inappropriate, unless you are good friends.
Only my opinion of course.
OMG - I had a player (LHO) who explained MY agreements when her partner asked about our auction the other day.
Only my opinion of course.
OMG - I had a player (LHO) who explained MY agreements when her partner asked about our auction the other day.
“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!
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)
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 Today, 11:41
So of course you called the Director, right? Right? 
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Our ultimate goal on defense is to know by trick two or three everyone's hand at the table. -- Mike777
I have come to realise it is futile to expect or hope a regular club game will be run in accordance with the laws. -- Jillybean
As for tv, screw it. You aren't missing anything. -- Ken Berg
Our ultimate goal on defense is to know by trick two or three everyone's hand at the table. -- Mike777
I have come to realise it is futile to expect or hope a regular club game will be run in accordance with the laws. -- Jillybean
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Posted Today, 11:51
jillybean, on 2026-November-06, 10:12, said:
You can ask them over a beer after the game.
I did, and so the answer remains confidential
jillybean, on 2026-November-06, 10:12, said:
OMG - I had a player (LHO) who explained MY agreements when her partner asked about our auction the other day.
I have a partner who simply cannot learn to merely ask "please explain" but will always proffer an explanation and ask if it is right. Very embarrassing.
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Posted Today, 12:53
blackshoe, on 2026-November-06, 11:41, said:
So of course you called the Director, right? Right?
Don't get me started
“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!
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)
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 Today, 12:54
pescetom, on 2026-November-06, 11:51, said:
I did, and so the answer remains confidential
good
pescetom said:
I have a partner who simply cannot learn to merely ask "please explain" but will always proffer an explanation and ask if it is right. Very embarrassing.
They can learn.
“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!
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)
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 Today, 15:09
pescetom, on 2026-November-06, 11:51, said:
I did, and so the answer remains confidential
I have a partner who simply cannot learn to merely ask "please explain" but will always proffer an explanation and ask if it is right. Very embarrassing.
I have a partner who simply cannot learn to merely ask "please explain" but will always proffer an explanation and ask if it is right. Very embarrassing.
I have a partner like that (not all the time but quite often). They also say, when asked to explain my bids " he should have...." when I would much prefer either "he has" or "he is showing". Change will not happen. OTOH it is possible I do things that partner doesn't like, unlikely as it may seem, so I work on my concentration on the play, which gets worse each year, instead.
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