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♥AKx
♦??xxx
♣Axxx
MPs, [s]opps[ vul/s] , RHO deals
(pass)-1♦-(3♠)-pass
(pass)-??
EDIT: Sorry, we were vul, not opponents
This post has been edited by Fluffy: 2011-December-01, 19:56
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reopening at unfav
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Posted 2011-November-29, 19:40
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♥AKx
♦??xxx
♣Axxx
MPs, [s]opps[ vul/s] , RHO deals
(pass)-1♦-(3♠)-pass
(pass)-??
EDIT: Sorry, we were vul, not opponents
♥AKx
♦??xxx
♣Axxx
MPs, [s]opps[ vul/s] , RHO deals
(pass)-1♦-(3♠)-pass
(pass)-??
EDIT: Sorry, we were vul, not opponents
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Posted 2011-November-29, 21:22
I wouldn't really need all that much as it is but since RHO is a passed hand I feel pretty good about whatever the weakest option is.
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Posted 2011-November-29, 22:30
Diamonds have nothing to do with it. I double and expect to play right here on a ♥ lead.
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Posted 2011-November-29, 23:39
Odds seems fair that P may be trap passing. So if I X with zilch we may be onto a good score.
OTOH if P pulls the X we could be in for a poor score unless my ♦ are A or better.
At MP's I X regardless, but at IMPs I need the ♦A.
OTOH if P pulls the X we could be in for a poor score unless my ♦ are A or better.
At MP's I X regardless, but at IMPs I need the ♦A.
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Posted 2011-November-30, 01:18
fav or unfav?
... and I can prove it with my usual, flawless logic.
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Posted 2011-November-30, 02:50
Since RHO is Passed hand , and LHO is (presumably) weak , If my opening is minimal , it is very likely that partner has a trap pass.
Opps often take liberties when favorable , and it looks this time they are about to be caught.
I would double here , regardless of my ♦ holding.
Opps often take liberties when favorable , and it looks this time they are about to be caught.
I would double here , regardless of my ♦ holding.
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Posted 2011-November-30, 19:30
gwnn, on 2011-November-30, 01:18, said:
fav or unfav?
That's a good question. The subject line says "unfav", but the text of the first post says "opps vul", which is fav. So which is it?
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Posted 2011-December-01, 19:55
we were vulnerable sorry, will edit the original post.
I had Q10xxx and reopened to find partner with
♠Kx
♥Q10xxx
♦xxx
♣K10x
4♥ went for 500, trumps 5-0 thjis time, 4♠ was cold but 500 was still a bottom.
I had Q10xxx and reopened to find partner with
♠Kx
♥Q10xxx
♦xxx
♣K10x
4♥ went for 500, trumps 5-0 thjis time, 4♠ was cold but 500 was still a bottom.
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Posted 2011-December-01, 21:56
Had something similar recently -- P-(P)-1♦-(P); 1♥-(3♠)-P-(P); ? -- though it was love all (and obviously not quite the same). With little extra despite 5 ♥s, and fearing pushing opps into a making 4♠, I passed. 3♠ made on the nose. 4♥ our way would have been 1 off. Still, I'll continue to think that you need a little extra push on in these situations...
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Posted 2011-December-02, 08:36
I would double with any diamond holding, but I admit there is risk involved, but I am willing to take it. RHO passed and LHO pre-empted, he could have a really bad hand.
If partner passes, I am very pleased as I have an unexpectedly defensive hand. I cant see 3♠ making ever. We are unlikely to miss our best contract, if partner bids. If he is weak, he should bid our best fit I think. With average values we may end up in 4♥, which can go down. If he has a good hand, he is in a great position to make the correct decision. I think partner should assume that I wont have too wild hand, because I should probably bid it instead of double.
If partner passes, I am very pleased as I have an unexpectedly defensive hand. I cant see 3♠ making ever. We are unlikely to miss our best contract, if partner bids. If he is weak, he should bid our best fit I think. With average values we may end up in 4♥, which can go down. If he has a good hand, he is in a great position to make the correct decision. I think partner should assume that I wont have too wild hand, because I should probably bid it instead of double.
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Posted 2011-December-02, 23:28
The other question is what do you reopen with? I assume most are considering X, but what about 4♣?
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Posted 2011-December-03, 08:05
4♣ is one of the more ridiculous suggestions i've seen
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