I have come across 2 versions of the Modified Wolff Convention:
(a) Responder is showing at least 5 cards in both Majors, a very weak hand (not suitable for game, unless there is a Fit); basically, asking the Opener to Pass or Correct. Example:
1m-1M
2NT-3C (A relay to 3D. Generally showing a weak hand, with 1 exception.)
3D-3OM (OM=Other Major. Responder confirms a weak hand and asks opener to pass or correct.
(b) Responder is making a slam try in the Om (the other minor).
1m-1M
2NT-3C (A relay to 3D.Generally showing a weak hand, with 2 exceptions)
3D-3OM (A Slam Try in the Other minor)
The bidding shown here assumes no interference by Opponents.
It is assumed that the first exception is 1m-1M-2NT-3C-3D-3NT= Slam Try in the Opener's minor.
I would appreciate receiving comments, based on your own experience with the 2 versions of Modified Wolff. In particular, it may be helpfull to focus on some of the following points:
1) Given the 1m-1M-2NT sequence as a START, what is the relative frequency or probability of the Responder holding (i) A 5-5 Weak M hand; vs (ii) A 5M-5Om Strong-ish hand?
2) How often did the partnership forget the "agreement"?
3) Of course, any other comments are most welcome.
Thanks, in advance for your comments.
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Modified Wolffe Convention
#2
Posted 2012-March-03, 16:10
What is the reference for those Modified Wolff treatment ?
It seems that they cater to relatively low percentage holdings for Responder.
A few examples with my "normal" version for the following sequences in Wolff Relay are:
1m - 1S
2NT - 3C!
3D! - 3H = 5/5, GF
1m - 1H
2NT - 3C!
3D! - 3S = 4/4, GF
and for the 5/4 or 4/5 :
1m - 1M
2NT - 3C!
3D! - 3oM, GF
and the "sign-off" is :
1m - 1M
2NT - 3C!
3D! - 3M (WEAK)
How do you describe all of these in the "modified" that you found ?
The following 3D = natural, GF, 2nd suit:
1m - 1M
2NT - 3D
And Responder showing a Clubs as a 2nd suit, GF is:
1m - 1M
2NT - 3C!
3D! - 3NT! = 4+♣, 10-12 hcp
It seems that they cater to relatively low percentage holdings for Responder.
A few examples with my "normal" version for the following sequences in Wolff Relay are:
1m - 1S
2NT - 3C!
3D! - 3H = 5/5, GF
1m - 1H
2NT - 3C!
3D! - 3S = 4/4, GF
and for the 5/4 or 4/5 :
1m - 1M
2NT - 3C!
3D! - 3oM, GF
and the "sign-off" is :
1m - 1M
2NT - 3C!
3D! - 3M (WEAK)
How do you describe all of these in the "modified" that you found ?
The following 3D = natural, GF, 2nd suit:
1m - 1M
2NT - 3D
And Responder showing a Clubs as a 2nd suit, GF is:
1m - 1M
2NT - 3C!
3D! - 3NT! = 4+♣, 10-12 hcp
Don Stenmark
TWOferBRIDGE
"imo by far in bridge the least understood concept is how to bid over a jump-shift
( 1M-1NT!-3m-?? )." ....Justin Lall
" Did someone mention relays? " .... Zelandakh
K-Rex to Mikeh : " Sometimes you drive me nuts " .
TWOferBRIDGE
"imo by far in bridge the least understood concept is how to bid over a jump-shift
( 1M-1NT!-3m-?? )." ....Justin Lall
" Did someone mention relays? " .... Zelandakh
K-Rex to Mikeh : " Sometimes you drive me nuts " .
#3
Posted 2012-March-03, 22:08
"The Title should read "Modified Wolff Convention".I could not find a way to correct my error in the Title.
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