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In a stroke of mild insanity, you have agreed to play this system with a complete nutcase.
(pass) - Pass1 - (pass) - 1♦2
(pass) - Pass3 - (1NT) - X???
1 = 0-8 or 16+, any distribution.
2 = 9-15, no 5-card major, no one-suited minor.
3 = your possible replies to 1♦ were:
1♥ = Strong relay.
1♠/2♣/2♦ = The weak hand but constructive.
1NT = The weak hand but constructive, with hearts.
2♥+ = Strong hand, preferring natural bidding.
Yes, partner has been self-medicating again, but nonetheless you have to try and assign some kind of meaning to his bid.
What does the double show,and why?
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Posted 2010-November-12, 09:52
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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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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-November-12, 10:05
13-15, 4432 shape... i'd expect p (who has the 0-8 hand) to sign off in longest suit
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Posted 2010-November-12, 10:22
2♣ and 2♦ would show a 5-card suit with four cards in a higher ranking suit, so double could contain three-suited hands. Maybe you would also like it to show 5♦4♣ but i think it would be unplayable to allow for both.
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Posted 2010-November-12, 10:38
Why did you not "strong relay" then pass to scramble?
How much could a passed hand "strong relay" be?
Why would a system not allow passed hand tactical "strong relay"?
How much could a passed hand "strong relay" be?
Why would a system not allow passed hand tactical "strong relay"?
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Posted 2010-November-12, 10:40
dake50, on 2010-November-12, 10:38, said:
Why did you not "strong relay" then pass to scramble?
How much could a passed hand "strong relay" be?
Why would a system not allow passed hand tactical "strong relay"?
How much could a passed hand "strong relay" be?
Why would a system not allow passed hand tactical "strong relay"?
I am not sure i understand yoyr questions, but:
1♥ would have shown 16+
Bluffs or creativeness is allowed.
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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 2010-November-12, 12:53
DSIP I have a near max?
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Posted 2010-November-12, 14:01
I'd take it as a maximum hand (13-15) with balanced shape that thinks 1NT might be going down IF partner holds some 7-8 HCP's. If partner holds less than that s/he should take it out to his/her best suit, probably diamonds.
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 2010-November-13, 18:49
Both minors.
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Posted 2010-November-14, 16:58
Ole forgot to say that both minors (54+) are not possible for 1♦ (unless it is a 5440 type).
I had this problem at the table sitting opposite Ole, and unfortunately I wasn't able to solve the puzzle.
I had this problem at the table sitting opposite Ole, and unfortunately I wasn't able to solve the puzzle.
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