Ulrich

"You're playing with me (I rate myself between advanced and expert, a little closer to expert)," Well in that case you are significantly below my standard, but never mind....obviously you are paying me. There are a number of possible bids 5D of course springs to mind. With a player of my ability, rare I know, I would bid 4S, but as you are not an expert you probably would not understand this; this would be a suggestion to lead a singleton S. However, if you are the opponent sitting opposite me I will take charge and bid 4H here. I suspect my rho has made a poor bid with double, when he has 4!! bids at his disposal: 3C to show a forcing raise for H 3D to show a forcing S bid, and 3H as a competitive raise and 3S to play. What I am hoping is that my 4H bid will induce a S lead against a possible 5D contract. Also if they X 4H the situation may well become confused and I may just be able to play 5D doubled - unlikely I know. If this does not work out I may consider offering you a small refund on the very large fee I am charging to play with you. Sincerely Freiherr Ulrich von Lichtenstein PSPEM (President of the Society for the Preservation of European Monarchies.)

"I also wonder how somebody will be able to put up 'expert' unable to play anything but standard classic. " Well Claus, I disagree with that. I am definitely beyond World Class, but the only system I know how to play is the Ulrich mini Diamond system, together with Ulrich Multi 2 openings. I will outline this here one day when I have more time. Maybe in the meantime you would like a copy? It is the only system allowed in the Lichtenstein National Championships, held on Feb 29th every year. Freiherr Ludwig von Lichtenstein PSPEM (President of the Society for the Preservation of European Monarchies). - I got a promotion - Sincerely, Uli

"That is not so difficult - give it a try yourself!" Claus, you have been weighed, measured and found wanting. Ah Claus, You have cut me to the quick by doubting the veracity of my good name. You still have not answered my question, what difference does it make if anyone wants to use their bbo nick? Sincerely yours, Freiherr Ulrich von Lichtenstein MSPEM (Member of the society for the preservation of European Monarchies)

I have been reading this debate with great interest and have very important questions for Claus. How do you know that the name someone gives is their real name? If it is not their real name what difference does it make if they want to use their bbo nickname? Sincerely yours, Freiherr Ulrich von Lichtenstein MSPEM (Member of the society for the preservation of European Monarchies) (You guys can call me Ulli for short)