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World-Class South doubled then bid 2♠ over his partner's 2♦ response.
What do you make of that?
There was basically no commentary on the bid and no alert by the VG operator that would indicate there was a special agreement by N/S.
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Posted 2010-July-29, 13:52
While kibbing the Spingold Round of 8 today I witnessed the following hand:
World-Class South doubled then bid 2♠ over his partner's 2♦ response.
What do you make of that?
There was basically no commentary on the bid and no alert by the VG operator that would indicate there was a special agreement by N/S.
World-Class South doubled then bid 2♠ over his partner's 2♦ response.
What do you make of that?
There was basically no commentary on the bid and no alert by the VG operator that would indicate there was a special agreement by N/S.
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Posted 2010-July-29, 14:30
If it looks like a duck, it could be duck.
Equal level conversion.
Maybe 2♣ is used for all strong hands.
Equal level conversion.
Maybe 2♣ is used for all strong hands.
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We should always assume 2/1 unless otherwise stated, because:
- If the original poster didn't bother to state his system, that means that he thinks it's obvious what he's playing. The only people who think this are 2/1 players.
Gnasher
Do not underestimate the power of the dark side. Or the ninth trumph.
Best Regards Ole Berg
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We should always assume 2/1 unless otherwise stated, because:
- If the original poster didn't bother to state his system, that means that he thinks it's obvious what he's playing. The only people who think this are 2/1 players.
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Posted 2010-July-29, 14:37
Whereagles is in the Vanderbilt?
Please let me know about any questions or interest or bug reports about GIB.
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Posted 2010-July-29, 14:48
jdonn, on Jul 29 2010, 03:37 PM, said:
Whereagles is in the Vanderbilt?
Oops! Spingold, obv
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Posted 2010-July-29, 14:59
Yeah, I think this is just ELC, especially since the 1NT bidder tends to have length in the minors. That having been said, I don't understand spades then. Might be nice to have a bid here that asks you to pick your longer major (though I would think that would be 2♣).
I once yelled at my partner for discarding the 'wrong' card when he was subjected to a squeeze that I allowed by giving the wrong count with too high a card. Now he's allowed to pitch aces when the opponents have the king in the dummy. At trick 2. When he could have followed suit. And blame me.
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Posted 2010-July-30, 02:27
It looks like a good idea to me.
... that would still not be conclusive proof, before someone wants to explain that to me as well as if I was a 5 year-old. - gwnn
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Posted 2010-July-30, 03:24
Did this world class player survive doing that with that hand? How nice for him if he did, at unfavorable.
"Bidding Spades to show spades can work well." (Kenberg)
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Posted 2010-July-30, 03:50
aguahombre, on Jul 30 2010, 10:24 AM, said:
Did this world class player survive doing that with that hand? How nice for him if he did, at unfavorable.
Does that mean you think he should pass?
... that would still not be conclusive proof, before someone wants to explain that to me as well as if I was a 5 year-old. - gwnn
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Posted 2010-July-30, 05:50
I got Majors. RHOs 1NT skipped over both. Double.!
Partner's 2D has no Major.
I'm left with 2S --low level shot at Major contract missed, so lie here THIS TIME.
Eminently reasonable, pity no Major fit.
Partner's 2D has no Major.
I'm left with 2S --low level shot at Major contract missed, so lie here THIS TIME.
Eminently reasonable, pity no Major fit.
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Posted 2010-July-30, 07:39
gnasher, on Jul 30 2010, 03:50 AM, said:
aguahombre, on Jul 30 2010, 10:24 AM, said:
Did this world class player survive doing that with that hand? How nice for him if he did, at unfavorable.
Does that mean you think he should pass?
No, I think he should do whatever world class players do.
We mere mortals will find partner with eight or nine minor suit cards, opener with 4-4-2-3 distribution and the opponents' HCP to be about 21-24.
world class players find much better conditions than that.
"Bidding Spades to show spades can work well." (Kenberg)
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