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Posted 2007-June-22, 04:51
Obvious 2♥ for me.
Six-fours, bids mores
Six-fours, bids mores
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Posted 2007-June-22, 11:10
One flaw: H-tops. Great boost 2cSpade -> oppts have 8+Spade >50%. Let them guess 2S/3S/4S. Always 2H, here; never with a 3rd spade.
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Posted 2007-June-22, 11:18
kenrexford, on Jun 21 2007, 10:51 PM, said:
Yes, and 100% content.
The hearts suck (a downside), but so do the spades (an upside).
I also like being 6-4 with diamonds. Much better than 6-4 with clubs, because the chances for the opponents having problem hands increases.
The hearts suck (a downside), but so do the spades (an upside).
I also like being 6-4 with diamonds. Much better than 6-4 with clubs, because the chances for the opponents having problem hands increases.
You mean, they might have lots of black cards and take some of their clubs for spades?
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Posted 2007-June-22, 12:08
helene_t, on Jun 22 2007, 07:18 PM, said:
kenrexford, on Jun 21 2007, 10:51 PM, said:
Yes, and 100% content.
The hearts suck (a downside), but so do the spades (an upside).
I also like being 6-4 with diamonds. Much better than 6-4 with clubs, because the chances for the opponents having problem hands increases.
The hearts suck (a downside), but so do the spades (an upside).
I also like being 6-4 with diamonds. Much better than 6-4 with clubs, because the chances for the opponents having problem hands increases.
You mean, they might have lots of black cards and take some of their clubs for spades?
GREAT Helene!
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Harald
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Posted 2007-June-22, 17:28
2H - 100%
Used to play constructive 10-12, but no longer. This is one of the perfect 2H openers for me.
Used to play constructive 10-12, but no longer. This is one of the perfect 2H openers for me.
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Posted 2007-June-22, 17:43
Hi everyone
2D*=Multi(my 2H bid shows a three suiter with short Ds, Precision style)
100% content.
I played fairly solid weak twos in my early years. A KS partner changed that style to 9-11HCP and 2/3 top honors. We did not open 2M that often, however, you certainly knew what partner held when he did bid.
My suits/ranges have fallen quite a bit over the decades. I now open weak two bids with side four(five!) card suits. Roth type shapes and Meckwell style ranges.
My Precision base methods use a rebid like 1D-1H-2C-2H as showing 6 cards and 9+-12HCP. We invite while staying at the two level. This requires a weak jump shift on 0-9HCP and a six card suit. Since we play limited openings, the style is very aggressive and seems to work.
Regards,
Robert
2D*=Multi(my 2H bid shows a three suiter with short Ds, Precision style)
100% content.
I played fairly solid weak twos in my early years. A KS partner changed that style to 9-11HCP and 2/3 top honors. We did not open 2M that often, however, you certainly knew what partner held when he did bid.
My suits/ranges have fallen quite a bit over the decades. I now open weak two bids with side four(five!) card suits. Roth type shapes and Meckwell style ranges.
My Precision base methods use a rebid like 1D-1H-2C-2H as showing 6 cards and 9+-12HCP. We invite while staying at the two level. This requires a weak jump shift on 0-9HCP and a six card suit. Since we play limited openings, the style is very aggressive and seems to work.
Regards,
Robert
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Posted 2007-June-23, 06:05
Edmunte1, on Jun 21 2007, 08:02 AM, said:
You hold in the second seat, as South, in a team match:
East,Both,IMP,
♠42♥JT9643♦AJ82♣3
Do you open 2♥? And how do you feel about it? Are you satisfied with your choice?
East,Both,IMP,
♠42♥JT9643♦AJ82♣3
Do you open 2♥? And how do you feel about it? Are you satisfied with your choice?
2nd seat Red @ IMPs is just about the most cautious place to preempt in.
My pds are going to expect a better hand (7 losers, not 8) and a better suit:
xx.AT9xxx.QJxx.x or something similar for a minimum 2♥ bid in this situation.
Not the OP hand. Pass.