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I have not posted a hand in a very long time. But we had one today that is seemingly simple yet caused enormous confusion so I thought I would make a comeback.
As usual, it is a two-part problem.
Both NV at MP, you hold xx AK109xx xx xxx in second seat. RHO opens 1 Spade.
What do you say? Please give a short summary of your thoughts.
After a decent number of responses I will get to part 2.
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Posted 2025-January-02, 15:07
Pass, we want more of an opening hand for 2H/1S
"And no matter what methods you play, it is essential, for anyone aspiring to learn to be a good player, to learn the importance of bidding shape properly. MikeH
"100% certain that many excellent players would disagree. This is far more about style/judgment than right vs. wrong." Fred
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"Please get your heads out of the clouds and see that there are many ways to play bridge and even though you think your is the only way mine is actually better."
"100% certain that many excellent players would disagree. This is far more about style/judgment than right vs. wrong." Fred
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"Please get your heads out of the clouds and see that there are many ways to play bridge and even though you think your is the only way mine is actually better."
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Posted 2025-January-02, 15:08
Pass also, too weak for 2♥, too flat to consider something like 3♥.
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Posted 2025-January-02, 15:38
3♥ every day of the week NV
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Posted 2025-January-02, 16:00
Seems to me it depends upon your agreements/style.
I would be comfortable bidding this over a minor opening, but not over spades even NV.
I would be comfortable bidding this over a minor opening, but not over spades even NV.
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Posted 2025-January-02, 16:41
Same for me, not a 2/1 overcall, and lack of a singleton to bid 3H, but as NV it would not be the most atrocious bid seen in a 24-hand tourney.
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Posted 2025-January-02, 16:56
Cyberyeti, on 2025-January-02, 15:38, said:
3♥ every day of the week NV
Agree
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Posted 2025-January-02, 17:06
I'm happy with 2♥ given I play IJSs. I could play 2N as some preempt, but would want more than 5 playing tricks.
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Posted 2025-January-02, 17:15
Cyberyeti, on 2025-January-02, 15:38, said:
3♥ every day of the week NV
Only days that end in a "y"
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Posted 2025-January-02, 18:14
mw64ahw, on 2025-January-02, 17:06, said:
I'm happy with 2♥ given I play IJSs.
How does this have any connection with IJS?
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Posted 2025-January-02, 20:01
johnu, on 2025-January-02, 17:15, said:
Only days that end in a "y"
With a willing partner, I'm happy with 3H
"And no matter what methods you play, it is essential, for anyone aspiring to learn to be a good player, to learn the importance of bidding shape properly. MikeH
"100% certain that many excellent players would disagree. This is far more about style/judgment than right vs. wrong." Fred
"The dog that didn't bark"
"Please get your heads out of the clouds and see that there are many ways to play bridge and even though you think your is the only way mine is actually better."
"100% certain that many excellent players would disagree. This is far more about style/judgment than right vs. wrong." Fred
"The dog that didn't bark"
"Please get your heads out of the clouds and see that there are many ways to play bridge and even though you think your is the only way mine is actually better."
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Posted 2025-January-02, 21:50
smerriman, on 2025-January-02, 18:14, said:
How does this have any connection with IJS?
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Posted 2025-January-02, 22:16
mw64ahw, on 2025-January-02, 21:50, said:
The Intermediate Jump Shift bid is 3♥ not a preempt for me.
Neither, but this is a jump overcall, not a jump shift
But I see now IJOs are a separate playable treatment, didn't realise that.
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Posted 2025-January-03, 01:25
smerriman, on 2025-January-02, 22:16, said:
Neither, but this is a jump overcall, not a jump shift But I see now IJOs are a separate playable treatment, didn't realise that.
But I see now IJOs are a separate playable treatment, didn't realise that.Yep - Bound to get my mnemonics wrong at 350 am😶
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Posted 2025-January-03, 10:49
At this vulnerability, I am comfortable bidding 3♥
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Posted 2025-January-03, 17:03
mw64ahw, on 2025-January-02, 17:06, said:
I'm happy with 2♥ given I play IJSs. I could play 2N as some preempt, but would want more than 5 playing tricks.
Even playing IJO (intermediate jump overcalls), 2♥ doesn't show a preemptive hand.
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Posted 2025-January-03, 17:29
microcap, on 2025-January-02, 14:49, said:
After a decent number of responses I will get to part 2.
Have we satisfied the criteria?
"And no matter what methods you play, it is essential, for anyone aspiring to learn to be a good player, to learn the importance of bidding shape properly. MikeH
"100% certain that many excellent players would disagree. This is far more about style/judgment than right vs. wrong." Fred
"The dog that didn't bark"
"Please get your heads out of the clouds and see that there are many ways to play bridge and even though you think your is the only way mine is actually better."
"100% certain that many excellent players would disagree. This is far more about style/judgment than right vs. wrong." Fred
"The dog that didn't bark"
"Please get your heads out of the clouds and see that there are many ways to play bridge and even though you think your is the only way mine is actually better."
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Posted 2025-January-04, 04:01
Cyberyeti, on 2025-January-02, 15:38, said:
3♥ every day of the week NV
Me too.
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Posted 2025-January-04, 06:15
johnu, on 2025-January-03, 17:03, said:
Even playing IJO (intermediate jump overcalls), 2♥ doesn't show a preemptive hand.
No it's not a pre-emptive hand for me especially in 2nd seat. My overcalls can be light with 8.5 mod. losers or 10+hcp. They also deny other shapes. Not sure I want to potentially go down 4.
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Posted 2025-January-04, 07:21
Yes Jillybean and thanks so much for your input!
I am going to taunt everyone with a slightly different Part 2 format than normal. So there might be a Part 2b for the big reveal.
You are sitting in 4th seat, both sides not vulnerable. The auction has gone 1♠,3♥,Pass. I am going to give you 4 different hands, and please tell me what you would bid.
Short elaborations are welcome!
1) ♠853
♥Q632
♦AJ1084
♣ K
2) ♠1032
♥void
♦A8762
♣AKQ98
3) ♠976
♥Ax
♦AK1087
♣AQJ
4) ♠8
♥J32
♦AKJ64
♣AQJ5
Thanks in advance to all for your thoughts. Is there such a thing as a couples therapist for bridge partnerships? Someone probably tried it and then gave up because it was impossible!
I am going to taunt everyone with a slightly different Part 2 format than normal. So there might be a Part 2b for the big reveal.
You are sitting in 4th seat, both sides not vulnerable. The auction has gone 1♠,3♥,Pass. I am going to give you 4 different hands, and please tell me what you would bid.
Short elaborations are welcome!
1) ♠853
♥Q632
♦AJ1084
♣ K
2) ♠1032
♥void
♦A8762
♣AKQ98
3) ♠976
♥Ax
♦AK1087
♣AQJ
4) ♠8
♥J32
♦AKJ64
♣AQJ5
Thanks in advance to all for your thoughts. Is there such a thing as a couples therapist for bridge partnerships? Someone probably tried it and then gave up because it was impossible!