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2NT to tell opponents they have a BIG S+D double fit AND the S-honor or length /D-honor or length is in partner's hand. Then any borderline slam they try is surely making with those inferences. Lose big; win small this time!
Clubs or Hearts or both
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Posted 2009-September-10, 08:36
Clubs or Hearts?
What call did Meckstroth make ?
2008 Reisinger
Dealer: South
Vul: NS
North: Meckstroth
♠ T
♥ KQT52
♦ —
♣ AQJT843
South ( Rodwell ) passed
West North
1D ??
What call did Meckstroth make ?
2008 Reisinger
Dealer: South
Vul: NS
North: Meckstroth
♠ T
♥ KQT52
♦ —
♣ AQJT843
South ( Rodwell ) passed
West North
1D ??
Don Stenmark ( TWOferBRIDGE )
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Posted 2009-September-10, 09:40
ONEferBRID, on Sep 10 2009, 09:36 AM, said:
Clubs or Hearts?
What call did Meckstroth make ?
2008 Reisinger
Dealer: South
Vul: NS
North: Meckstroth
♠ T
♥ KQT52
♦ —
♣ AQJT843
South ( Rodwell ) passed
West North
1D ??
What call did Meckstroth make ?
2008 Reisinger
Dealer: South
Vul: NS
North: Meckstroth
♠ T
♥ KQT52
♦ —
♣ AQJT843
South ( Rodwell ) passed
West North
1D ??
Well viable calls include 1♥,2♣, 2NT, 3♣, 4♣,5♣. My preference in order would be 2♣, 1♥, 5♣
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the Freman, Chani from the move "Dune"
"I learned long ago, never to wrestle with a pig. You get dirty, and besides, the pig likes it."
George Bernard Shaw
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Posted 2009-September-10, 10:01
Phil, on Sep 6 2009, 07:04 PM, said:
I like 2N and the more clubs plan.
I'm curious if the 4♣ bidders are moving over 4♠.
I'm curious if the 4♣ bidders are moving over 4♠.
Less than 5% of the hands.
Vs certain opponents, a good read might make me do it.
If it was my plan, I would start with 5♣.
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Do not underestimate the power of the dark side. Or the ninth trumph.
Best Regards Ole Berg
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We should always assume 2/1 unless otherwise stated, because:
- If the original poster didn't bother to state his system, that means that he thinks it's obvious what he's playing. The only people who think this are 2/1 players.
Gnasher
Do not underestimate the power of the dark side. Or the ninth trumph.
Best Regards Ole Berg
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We should always assume 2/1 unless otherwise stated, because:
- If the original poster didn't bother to state his system, that means that he thinks it's obvious what he's playing. The only people who think this are 2/1 players.
Gnasher
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Posted 2009-September-10, 15:18
ONEferBRID, on Sep 10 2009, 09:36 AM, said:
Clubs or Hearts?
What call did Meckstroth make ?
2008 Reisinger
Dealer: South
Vul: NS
North: Meckstroth
♠ T
♥ KQT52
♦ —
♣ AQJT843
South ( Rodwell ) passed
West North
1D ??
What call did Meckstroth make ?
2008 Reisinger
Dealer: South
Vul: NS
North: Meckstroth
♠ T
♥ KQT52
♦ —
♣ AQJT843
South ( Rodwell ) passed
West North
1D ??
Meckstroth bid 2NT!
Rodwell passed holding:
South: Rodwell
♠ AK84
♥ 6
♦ QT85432
♣ 2
( 1D ) - 2NT! all pass
They got a good board at minus 2.
In the other room N/S played in 5CX - 4.
Moral of this story was :
" On misfit hands the side that passes first is the winner. "
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Posted 2009-September-10, 18:30
If 2NT shows a Michael's type hand for you, then that is what I would bid - followed by more Cs.
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