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Would your answer change if partner was a passed hand?
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Posted 2010-November-17, 22:40
IMPs, opponents are GIBs.
Would your answer change if partner was a passed hand?
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Posted 2010-November-17, 23:02
mohitz, on 2010-November-17, 22:40, said:
IMPs, opponents are GIBs.
Would your answer change if partner was a passed hand?
We know partner is short in ♣ (most of the time). We need either a very good fit or pd with 9+ hcp to make a Nun vulnerable game. And our options are
-pass
-3♦
-3♠
-Dbl
-3NT
To me, Dbl and 3 nt are out of question. 3♦ and 3♠ bids are fancy and risky bids, since it is not our partner only who is short in ♣ suit
.It is an easy pass for me, if partner doubles, i will pass. I dont care if we have 4-4 ♠ fit, whatever we make we will take more by dbling 3♣ if partner has a hand for dbl. If partner bids 3♠ or 3♦ we are in good shape and shd not think of stopping b4 game. If pd bids 3♥ i will bid 3 nt.
EDIT : It may not be a good idea to pass though, if your pd was also GIB.
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Posted 2010-November-18, 06:39
3NT for me, bid what you think you can make. 3♠ buries 3NT, and 3♦ doesn't focus enough on our second most likelly strain (spades) so not worth the risk IMO.
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Posted 2010-November-18, 07:49
Will partner reopen double with some 9-10 mixed hand?
If yes, I'll try pass hoping for that reopen.
If not, I hope partner misfits his 9-10 (less? in my dreams) and beat 3C-2+.
Don't have to like it but Pass is right.
If yes, I'll try pass hoping for that reopen.
If not, I hope partner misfits his 9-10 (less? in my dreams) and beat 3C-2+.
Don't have to like it but Pass is right.
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Posted 2010-November-18, 08:25
I'll trap pass
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Posted 2010-November-18, 08:30
Pass and hope dear partner has enough to dble and collect 200-800 and if really blessed 1100 yummy! Bidding gains only when partner hold either 4+S and a fitting 6 or so hcp and is unable to act missing your game. Big deal, a possible 420 and you collect 200 defending undbled = loss of 6, maybe. So I think bidding at these colors in imps is not worth the money. Passing however could pay off big time.
I had to look at this hand with the colors reversed and opted for bidding 3S and sure hope partner is understanding
You could easily have good play for 4S on a 4-3 fit under the same sort of conditions as above.
I had to look at this hand with the colors reversed and opted for bidding 3S and sure hope partner is understanding
You could easily have good play for 4S on a 4-3 fit under the same sort of conditions as above.
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Posted 2010-November-18, 08:32
Easy pass in tempo.
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Posted 2010-November-18, 08:39
Pass in tempo. If we can make 3N, and partner cannot reopen, we rate to be collecting 200 or 300 here, not the end of the world. If partner can reopen, we'll begin drooling.
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Posted 2010-November-18, 11:23
if you can stand it give partner a chance to find a reopening X. If he cannot you are probably not missing a game. Didn't check closely but assumed this is IMPS. At MP you probably have to grit your teeth and bid 3NT
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Posted 2010-November-18, 12:53
Is it a Robodoop or is it a race?
If its a doop I will pass and collect my 100's. If its a race I will overcall 3♠. 3N is too dangerous I think.
If its a doop I will pass and collect my 100's. If its a race I will overcall 3♠. 3N is too dangerous I think.
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Posted 2010-November-21, 10:26
We make 3N. Partner GIB has Jx of clubs, Qxxxx of diamonds and some 9-10 hcp and doesnt reopen. 3C is down 2 IIRC.
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