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1N P 2C ?
When would you overcall 2D?
A. xx xx AJxxxx Kxx
B. xx xx AJTxxx Kxx
C. xx xx KQJxxx Kxx
D. xx xx AQJTxx Kxx
E. xx xx AQJTxx Axx
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Posted 2011-March-07, 10:19
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Posted 2011-March-07, 10:26
straube, on 2011-March-07, 10:19, said:
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1N P 2C ?
When would you overcall 2D?
A. xx xx AJxxxx Kxx
B. xx xx AJTxxx Kxx
C. xx xx KQJxxx Kxx
D. xx xx AQJTxx Kxx
E. xx xx AQJTxx Axx
1N P 2C ?
When would you overcall 2D?
A. xx xx AJxxxx Kxx
B. xx xx AJTxxx Kxx
C. xx xx KQJxxx Kxx
D. xx xx AQJTxx Kxx
E. xx xx AQJTxx Axx
Only the first one is pass for me and only when vulnerable.
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Posted 2011-March-07, 10:29
B, C, D, E. Pretty much anytime I want them led. I overcall quite agressively in this spot. I'd probably bid without the club honour on C, D, E... Depends for B.
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Posted 2011-March-07, 10:42
cde b is close but the risk seems to outweigh reward becasue it rquires much more of p (or a lucky dia honor split) for a dia lead to hurt opps nt. If p is w/o the required extra help there is significant danger 2d could get hammered for a huge loss. cde all have some degreee of danger but significantly less.
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Posted 2011-March-07, 10:47
gszes, on 2011-March-07, 10:42, said:
cde b is close but the risk seems to outweigh reward becasue it rquires much more of p (or a lucky dia honor split) for a dia lead to hurt opps nt. If p is w/o the required extra help there is significant danger 2d could get hammered for a huge loss. cde all have some degreee of danger but significantly less.
When was the last time you were doubled in 2♦ here? 2M maybe, but not 2♦!
In fact, I might overcall A just for that reason. I probably would at MPs...
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Posted 2011-March-07, 11:08
But I don't mind a club lead on A and B, so no rush to overcall
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Posted 2011-March-07, 11:09
mtvesuvius, on 2011-March-07, 10:47, said:
When was the last time you were doubled in 2♦ here? 2M maybe, but not 2♦!
It was the last time I did it with A or B.
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Posted 2011-March-07, 12:25
bluecalm, on 2011-March-07, 10:26, said:
Only the first one is pass for me and only when vulnerable.
do you see "unfav imps" by the OP. That translates into you are V they are not.
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Posted 2011-March-07, 12:29
mtvesuvius, on 2011-March-07, 10:47, said:
When was the last time you were doubled in 2♦ here? 2M maybe, but not 2♦!
In fact, I might overcall A just for that reason. I probably would at MPs...
In fact, I might overcall A just for that reason. I probably would at MPs...
2MX is game, 2♦X is not. So I would assume the opponents are more likely to take a shot where they wouldn't at 2MX. The colors are unfavorable so I would probably pass all of these, the last one hoping they get to 3NT which I might X
"Tell me of your home world, Usul"
the Freman, Chani from the move "Dune"
"I learned long ago, never to wrestle with a pig. You get dirty, and besides, the pig likes it."
George Bernard Shaw
the Freman, Chani from the move "Dune"
"I learned long ago, never to wrestle with a pig. You get dirty, and besides, the pig likes it."
George Bernard Shaw
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Posted 2011-March-07, 12:50
All but "A". Yes I see the vulnerability.
Don't you want a diamond lead against 3N on these hands?
Don't you want a diamond lead against 3N on these hands?
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Posted 2011-March-07, 12:55
Color me chicken, but I would be wary of bidding on any of these hands, except E (and maybe D).
Basically, I don't fancy KXX too much when sitting under a 1N opener and I don't think that assuming the risk at these colors is worth it, especially when they might not even land in 3N...
Basically, I don't fancy KXX too much when sitting under a 1N opener and I don't think that assuming the risk at these colors is worth it, especially when they might not even land in 3N...
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Posted 2011-March-08, 04:47
Chicken 
I'll stay out of trouble with hand A due to lack of intermediates. All others are no brainers
Opps are likely to have a major suit fit anyway, so the risk is close to zero.
I'll stay out of trouble with hand A due to lack of intermediates. All others are no brainers
Opps are likely to have a major suit fit anyway, so the risk is close to zero.
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