[diana_eva]

Is it a really stupid idea to psyche 2nd seat? How important is vulnerability - not talking about vul vs nonvul but, is it worth it at equal vul?

[ggwhiz]

diana_eva, on 2013-February-12, 14:10, said:

Is it a really stupid idea to psyche 2nd seat?

Yes.... umm...... YES

You already got past one opp. I wouldn't try it in 4th either

[diana_eva]

ggwhiz, on 2013-February-12, 14:14, said:

Yes.... umm...... YES

lol thanks

i thought i'll try it anyway and you are right

[Cyberyeti]

It's only not a silly idea when you can see LHO still counting a large number of points.

[Lord Molyb]

Cyberyeti, on 2013-February-12, 14:35, said:

It's only not a silly idea when you can see LHO still counting a large number of points.

I always do that against opponents that psyche sometimes.

[sfi]

Lord Molyb, on 2013-February-12, 16:26, said:

I always do that against opponents that psyche sometimes.

Just as long as you know you are in violation of the law (73D2): "A player may not attempt to mislead an opponent by means of remark or gesture, by the haste or hesitancy of a call or play (as in hesitating before playing a singleton), the manner in which a call or play is made or by any purposeful deviation from correct procedure."

You can and will be ruled against if the opponents call the director.


To answer the original post, the odds are rarely in favour of the psyche. Once you realise that you can pick your moments - even second seat vulnerable. Sometimes it works and you have a good story. One thing often omitted is the gain you get from your opponents not being quite sure next time they play you. Of course if your partner stops trusting you then that will more than offset any future gains, so knowing whether partner is okay with psyching is probably the biggest consideration.