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Rho opens 1D (usually unbalanced) and you hold
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You call 2NT which you play as intermediate values plus LHO passes and partner calls 3H
Now what
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Posted 2026-March-10, 16:22
2C, not 2NT
Not an intermediate hand
Not an intermediate hand
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Posted 2026-March-10, 16:52
I'm a bit surprised that 3H came around to me, where are the spades and the other diamonds?
Now I control-bid 3S fixing trumps in hearts and showing slam interest.
Now I control-bid 3S fixing trumps in hearts and showing slam interest.
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Posted 2026-March-10, 19:29
mike777, on 2026-March-10, 16:22, said:
2C, not 2NT
Not an intermediate hand
Not an intermediate hand
What is 2C, forcing?
I double, and bid 4D/3H , or 6H depending on where and with whom I am playing
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Posted 2026-March-10, 19:59
Look at my hand, no spades, no diamonds
That means someone bids
That means someone bids
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Posted 2026-March-10, 20:26
mike777, on 2026-March-10, 19:59, said:
Look at my hand, no spades, no diamonds
That means someone bids
That means someone bids
You've got more trust in your oppos and partner than I have
"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. MikeH
"100% certain that many excellent players would disagree. This is far more about style/judgment than right vs. wrong." Fred
"Hysterical Raisins again - this time on the World stage, not just the ACBL" mycroft
"100% certain that many excellent players would disagree. This is far more about style/judgment than right vs. wrong." Fred
"Hysterical Raisins again - this time on the World stage, not just the ACBL" mycroft
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Posted 2026-March-10, 22:54
I guess 2N is Unusual.
I'd start control bidding with 3♠ (has to be shortage). This also implies extra shape given the intermediate values, say 13~17 & at worst 6 mod. losers?
I'd start control bidding with 3♠ (has to be shortage). This also implies extra shape given the intermediate values, say 13~17 & at worst 6 mod. losers?
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Posted Yesterday, 16:29
jillybean, on 2026-March-10, 20:26, said:
You've got more trust in your oppos and partner than I have
WIDR I think this is a mistaken attitude... trust yourself, your partner and the system, even if the oppos are Meckstroth-Rodwell or you are mentoring a beginner or having a bad day.
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Posted Yesterday, 18:38
pescetom, on 2026-March-11, 16:29, said:
WIDR I think this is a mistaken attitude... trust yourself, your partner and the system, even if the oppos are Meckstroth-Rodwell or you are mentoring a beginner or having a bad day.
I want to make a forcing bid, this hand is too good for 2C. I'm not passing responsibility to my partner or the opponents to bid it for me.
"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. MikeH
"100% certain that many excellent players would disagree. This is far more about style/judgment than right vs. wrong." Fred
"Hysterical Raisins again - this time on the World stage, not just the ACBL" mycroft
"100% certain that many excellent players would disagree. This is far more about style/judgment than right vs. wrong." Fred
"Hysterical Raisins again - this time on the World stage, not just the ACBL" mycroft
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Posted Today, 16:21
jillybean, on 2026-March-11, 18:38, said:
I want to make a forcing bid, this hand is too good for 2C. I'm not passing responsibility to my partner or the opponents to bid it for me.
My comment was about:
jillybean, on 2026-March-10, 20:26, said:
You've got more trust in your oppos and partner than I have
You have a huge and revealing hand in the context. The suggestion of 2♣ was not unreasonable if the agreements about 2NT are those described in OP.
In any case trust your partner.
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