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http://tinyurl.com/l28wfhl - A quite informative first round of bids and still - what rebid? Chances for a game seem a bit scarce after pd's pass. On second thought, bidding 2D appears not well justified (doesn't show strength limit, 4 cards only), DBL - as if more suitable (Axx hearts, however I was sort of not willing to play 2Cx with my holdings, despite favourable vuln), the six semi-solid spades are deserving at least a single raise. In conclusion, the score -7.8 IMP was well below BBO-average - not sure making game is a real benchmark, though. What continuation would you suggest?
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Posted 2013-December-13, 13:25
Hands this strong have to start with a dbl imo.
If partner passes over 1S but checks out 2Cx (which should almost never happen), he has like 6 clubs to the QJ, and we've found a great spot, especially at these colors.
If partner passes over 1S but checks out 2Cx (which should almost never happen), he has like 6 clubs to the QJ, and we've found a great spot, especially at these colors.
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Posted 2013-December-13, 16:48
Why is game unlikely when you have an independent spade suit and 4 losers? All partner needs is one of the following for you to have a good shot at game:
A. Kx(x)♠
B. K ♥ or QJ ♥ to any length
C. Q ♦ to any length
D. A ♣ or KQ ♣, especially on a club lead.
Literally any of these makes game likely.
In terms of the rebid -- do you really want to languish in a diamond part score or play in 5♦?
My rebid is double if it suits your partnership, otherwise 3♠.
A. Kx(x)♠
B. K ♥ or QJ ♥ to any length
C. Q ♦ to any length
D. A ♣ or KQ ♣, especially on a club lead.
Literally any of these makes game likely.
In terms of the rebid -- do you really want to languish in a diamond part score or play in 5♦?
My rebid is double if it suits your partnership, otherwise 3♠.
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Posted 2013-December-15, 09:28
ineresting defence on 2♣X, on second diamond partner will signal low for hearts, and even if you play ♥A, you have the timing to score 2 ruffs for 2♠, 3♥, 2♦, 1♣. If the low heart switch is found 1 more trick can be taken in clubs if declarer missguesses for +1100. I might try to upload it to my webpage.
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