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Posted 2026-October-28, 18:36
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Posted 2026-October-28, 19:00
I'll bid my best suit. 3♥
It is not because things are difficult that we do not dare, it is because we do not dare that they are difficult.
Bridge should be fun!
SHAPE!
"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." (MH)
Bridge should be fun!
SHAPE!
"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." (MH)
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Posted 2026-October-29, 00:49
No other choice. Well, they will have the same issue in the other room, won t they?
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Posted 2026-October-29, 07:01
What shape hand does partner have? If he's 4-4-1-4, pass may work out better. After all, I do have a defensive trick to offer. To offset this, the opps surely have an 8 or 9 card fit. If my partner is 4405, 4 clubs is the best bid. If 4423, I think it's pass. Opponents often get overly frisky when NV, and +100 is looking pretty good and +300 isn't out of the realm of possible. Still, some missing high cards are going to be with my RHO and well situated for finesses. This sucks. Can I feign illness and find a substitute? Partner has a good hand and acted under pressure. I don't want to punish him so I'll bid my length and hope for the best.
4C.
4C.
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Posted 2026-October-30, 11:28
I'm passing these hands. It's controversial, but I think there are very real risks to bidding, enough to offset the risks of passing. Partner may well have a big hand and bid again if we fail to pass. And if partner does not have a big hand, the scary RHO might hang us anyway. Yes, 3♦X is game, but they haven't made it yet.
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