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p-1♦-2NT*-?
*:54+ in clubs and any M
Almost pickup, but v. skilled p - he should understand what we mean. Non-discussed situation.
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Posted 2006-December-04, 06:34
p-1♦-2NT*-?
*:54+ in clubs and any M
Almost pickup, but v. skilled p - he should understand what we mean. Non-discussed situation.
... and I can prove it with my usual, flawless logic.
George Carlin
George Carlin
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Posted 2006-December-04, 06:50
I'll double. We have values and noone may have a suit. If it continues 3♣ - p - p, I'll have to contribute 3♥. Since 3♥ immediately would be GF with a reasonable suit, partner will know that my suit can be a bit lousy...
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Posted 2006-December-04, 08:43
I thought 3 ♥ direct is merely competetive and 3 ♣ shows inv+ with Hearts. Well maybe this is not common sense. But I still bid it and 3 ♠ after 3 from pd.
You wrote.: He will understand... I will pray and hope that you are right.
You wrote.: He will understand... I will pray and hope that you are right.
Kind Regards
Roland
Sanity Check: Failure (Fluffy)
More system is not the answer...
Roland
Sanity Check: Failure (Fluffy)
More system is not the answer...
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Posted 2006-December-04, 12:48
Double.
The only problem will be when it goes 3♣, pass, pass. I'd try 3♥.
The only problem will be when it goes 3♣, pass, pass. I'd try 3♥.
"Phil" on BBO
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Posted 2006-December-04, 18:56
I would start with X.
It gets interesting if it then goes (3♣) - p - (p) - ?
Several people intend to bid 3♥ now. I'm not sure if it should be forcing, or if partner can be sure of 4 spades in my hand. What can I bid with Q10x A98xx 9xx Ax ?
I think I would bid 4♣ now. It's a bit optimistic, but clearer, in my opinion.
It gets interesting if it then goes (3♣) - p - (p) - ?
Several people intend to bid 3♥ now. I'm not sure if it should be forcing, or if partner can be sure of 4 spades in my hand. What can I bid with Q10x A98xx 9xx Ax ?
I think I would bid 4♣ now. It's a bit optimistic, but clearer, in my opinion.
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Posted 2006-December-04, 20:08
3C showing long H forcing, as opposed to a 3H competitive bid. This also stops lho from spoofing. I don't want to make a decision over 3C when pd may not take a bid as forcing.
"The King of Hearts a broadsword bears, the Queen of Hearts a rose." W. H. Auden.
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Posted 2006-December-04, 20:08
Double - shows desire to double at least one of the potential contracts. Automatic,
--Ben--
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Posted 2006-December-04, 21:01
inquiry, on Dec 4 2006, 08:08 PM, said:
Double - shows desire to double at least one of the potential contracts. Automatic,
Agreeing with Ben and nothing further to add.
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