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W/W Imps
pass------(1S)-----------X----------(3S)
???
QT
7xx
AKx
98xxx
You play responsive X, the first X is fairly sound. (PS does most play responsive double here ?)
W vs R imps
5D------(P)---------???
AKTxx
AKQx
xx
xx
4D as preempt is available.
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Posted 2009-January-13, 23:35
From Psych "I mean, Gus and I never see eye-to-eye on work stuff.
For instance, he doesn't like being used as a human shield when we're being shot at.
I happen to think it's a very noble way to meet one's maker, especially for a guy like him.
Bottom line is we never let that difference of opinion interfere with anything."
For instance, he doesn't like being used as a human shield when we're being shot at.
I happen to think it's a very noble way to meet one's maker, especially for a guy like him.
Bottom line is we never let that difference of opinion interfere with anything."
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Posted 2009-January-13, 23:38
I don't see any reason to avoid the 4C call on the first hand. A responsive X just confuses the issue of strain (and it is a little on the skimpy side in terms of HCP ).
The second hand feels like an easy & smooth pass. Sure, 6D could make, or 5D could go down 2. Let them guess.
The second hand feels like an easy & smooth pass. Sure, 6D could make, or 5D could go down 2. Let them guess.
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Posted 2009-January-14, 01:58
I'd pass on both.
The alternatives lead to contracts that might make, but usually won't.
The alternatives lead to contracts that might make, but usually won't.
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Posted 2009-January-14, 02:44
on first, i pass (unhappy). second choice 4C
on second, i pass (happy). i don't want to risk 6 and loose AK of clubs from lead. maybe partner already won the board...
on second, i pass (happy). i don't want to risk 6 and loose AK of clubs from lead. maybe partner already won the board...
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Posted 2009-January-14, 02:52
Pass on the first, 6♦ on the second. How did I do?
wyman, on 2012-May-04, 09:48, said:
Also, he rates to not have a heart void when he leads the ♥3.
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Posted 2009-January-14, 03:19
1) Close betweem pass and 4♣. Being an overbidder it's easy for me.
2) 6♦, but anything could be right. 6♦ could depend on the lead, but so could 5, or even 7. (But bidding 7 would make it obvious to the opponents we were gambling, and would likely attract an agressive, i.e. club, lead)
By the way, I use a little unorthodox meaning for the double, namely four card heart suit, that doesn't want to play a 4-3 heart fit. Allows for partner to make the initial double with 3-card hearts and a minimum.
Edit: Typo.
2) 6♦, but anything could be right. 6♦ could depend on the lead, but so could 5, or even 7. (But bidding 7 would make it obvious to the opponents we were gambling, and would likely attract an agressive, i.e. club, lead)
By the way, I use a little unorthodox meaning for the double, namely four card heart suit, that doesn't want to play a 4-3 heart fit. Allows for partner to make the initial double with 3-card hearts and a minimum.
Edit: Typo.
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We should always assume 2/1 unless otherwise stated, because:
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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 2009-January-14, 03:45
Agree with adam
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Posted 2009-January-14, 03:51
OleBerg, on Jan 14 2009, 11:19 AM, said:
1) Close betweem pass and 4♣. Being an overbidder it's easy for me.
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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.
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.
Gnasher
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Posted 2009-January-14, 04:09
Easy pass on both hands for me
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Posted 2009-January-14, 04:13
uneasy pass on both.
IF I have just one pass card for both boards, I would pass board 1 and try 6 Diamond in two.
IF I have just one pass card for both boards, I would pass board 1 and try 6 Diamond in two.
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Posted 2009-January-14, 10:50
One the first I pass... I see no reason to confuse things or bid here.
One the second, I squirm, but I think this is a fairly easy pass. If partner has more than Qx xx AKQJxxxx Qx, I will be sick to my stomach. Also, with a hand like that, it seems 1♦ is logical anyway.
One the second, I squirm, but I think this is a fairly easy pass. If partner has more than Qx xx AKQJxxxx Qx, I will be sick to my stomach. Also, with a hand like that, it seems 1♦ is logical anyway.
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Posted 2009-January-14, 17:07
on hand 1 if you pass partner going to reopen with a double.
From Psych "I mean, Gus and I never see eye-to-eye on work stuff.
For instance, he doesn't like being used as a human shield when we're being shot at.
I happen to think it's a very noble way to meet one's maker, especially for a guy like him.
Bottom line is we never let that difference of opinion interfere with anything."
For instance, he doesn't like being used as a human shield when we're being shot at.
I happen to think it's a very noble way to meet one's maker, especially for a guy like him.
Bottom line is we never let that difference of opinion interfere with anything."
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Posted 2009-January-14, 19:06
I now try the somewhat conservative 4♣. I hate my Qx of ♠.
BTW, depending on partner's hand, I hope I did not tank before passing
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BTW, depending on partner's hand, I hope I did not tank before passing
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Posted 2009-January-14, 20:23
I pass on both.
On the first, after my pass and partner's reopening double, I bid 4♣.
On the first, after my pass and partner's reopening double, I bid 4♣.
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Posted 2009-January-14, 22:55
1st hand ive decided to X. I was hoping that partner can pass with xx and 3 tricks or maybe bid 3Nt with Ax and a quite good hand. But since partner wont have a running suit hell rarely bid 3Nt and will most likely pass the double. I wasnt afraid of partner bid 4D since he will have 5 of them. Its possible but not too likely that that 4D goes down while 4C makes but it seems that allowing 3Sx is a compensation.
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AQJx
QJxxx
KQxx
6C is fair.
I slightly prefer 4C to pass but its close. if LHO bid 4S partner will need to double again (or bid 4Nt) and if LHO pass and partner X youll have to bid 5C.
On the 2nd hand ive open a questionnable 5D with
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xx
AQT9xxx
KQxx
I know some will open 1D and will hate 5D but i think 5D is a slightly superior bid. I think that passing 5D is clearcut since partner need good diamond + a ♣ control wich is highly unlikely.
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AQJx
QJxxx
KQxx
6C is fair.
I slightly prefer 4C to pass but its close. if LHO bid 4S partner will need to double again (or bid 4Nt) and if LHO pass and partner X youll have to bid 5C.
On the 2nd hand ive open a questionnable 5D with
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xx
AQT9xxx
KQxx
I know some will open 1D and will hate 5D but i think 5D is a slightly superior bid. I think that passing 5D is clearcut since partner need good diamond + a ♣ control wich is highly unlikely.
From Psych "I mean, Gus and I never see eye-to-eye on work stuff.
For instance, he doesn't like being used as a human shield when we're being shot at.
I happen to think it's a very noble way to meet one's maker, especially for a guy like him.
Bottom line is we never let that difference of opinion interfere with anything."
For instance, he doesn't like being used as a human shield when we're being shot at.
I happen to think it's a very noble way to meet one's maker, especially for a guy like him.
Bottom line is we never let that difference of opinion interfere with anything."
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Posted 2009-January-15, 07:17
1. Pass. Seems like HCPs break ~20-20. We'd be lucky to make 4♣ and there's no guarantee opps will make 3♠. So better pass and hope to score a plus on what rates to be a partscore deal.
If pard happens to have extras, he'll probably bid again and we'll see after that.
2. Pass again. Anything from 10 to 13 tricks may be there, but we're too high to find out which. Would bid 6♦ if in bad need of points.
If pard happens to have extras, he'll probably bid again and we'll see after that.
2. Pass again. Anything from 10 to 13 tricks may be there, but we're too high to find out which. Would bid 6♦ if in bad need of points.
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