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My partner and I play relays after a strong 1C opening and a positive response. During a relay, oppos may make a lead directional double. How should we continue after this
E.g.
1C (P) 1S (P)
1NT (P) 2C (X)
1C is 16+, 1S 4+ hearts unbal, 1NT relay, 2C = hearts and diamonds
What would be the best meaning for pass, redouble and 2D?
Thanks for your thoughts
Mark
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Intervention with double over a relay
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Posted 2004-August-24, 17:18
Playing a full relay system you can play:
pass = 1st step, bid = 2nd step and xx is to play if relayer thinks this is ok. We have got some great scores here from those who like to make fatuous doubles on QJxxx or similar.
another alternative:
Pass = step 1
xx = no stopper in that suit, now step = relay up one step
normal bid = normal response and a stopper
The above scheme is better in good competition, the first scheme is better if you are playing against weaker opps.
pass = 1st step, bid = 2nd step and xx is to play if relayer thinks this is ok. We have got some great scores here from those who like to make fatuous doubles on QJxxx or similar.
another alternative:
Pass = step 1
xx = no stopper in that suit, now step = relay up one step
normal bid = normal response and a stopper
The above scheme is better in good competition, the first scheme is better if you are playing against weaker opps.
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Posted 2004-August-24, 17:39
Yeah, the way I play with Richard is:
pass = step 1
step 1 = step 2
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XX = suggests to play here, have some overtricks and get a real nice score
I also had some nice scores: 2♥**+1 or so in a 3-2 fit while there was no slam
pass = step 1
step 1 = step 2
...
XX = suggests to play here, have some overtricks and get a real nice score
I also had some nice scores: 2♥**+1 or so in a 3-2 fit while there was no slam
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Posted 2004-August-24, 18:27
We dont play a relay system, per se, but employ a lot of precision asking bids.
Over suit interference, we use DPP1 (double - penalty, pass - 1st step). Over doubles, we use ROP1.
Over suit interference, we use DPP1 (double - penalty, pass - 1st step). Over doubles, we use ROP1.
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Posted 2004-August-24, 22:55
Against a lead-directing X on Stayman, rdbl shows that a suit contract could better be played on partners hand. I think this situation is similar. Then Pass is neutral (p can repeat his question with rdbl), other response show that a suit contract should be played on opener's hand.
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Posted 2004-August-25, 00:18
I have a "meta" agreement with some partners that sitting immediately over a double by opponents, especially one that indicates a suit holding in the suit doubled (ie for a lead), then:
Pass = Guard (then XX puts us back onto previous track)
XX = Stack of trumps (contract suggestion)
Bid = as without the double but without guard.
Simple, unambiguous, probably not the best agreement in all circumstances.
It is surprising how often the XX as come up. Players seem to double on Qxxxx these days.
Pass = Guard (then XX puts us back onto previous track)
XX = Stack of trumps (contract suggestion)
Bid = as without the double but without guard.
Simple, unambiguous, probably not the best agreement in all circumstances.
It is surprising how often the XX as come up. Players seem to double on Qxxxx these days.
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Psyche (pron. sahy-kee): The human soul, spirit or mind (derived, personification thereof, beloved of Eros, Greek myth).
Masterminding (pron. m
str-mnding) tr. v. - Any bid made by bridge player with which partner disagrees."Gentlemen, when the barrage lifts." 9th battalion, King's own Yorkshire light infantry,
2000 years earlier: "morituri te salutant"
"I will be with you, whatever". Blair to Bush, precursor to invasion of Iraq
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