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[hv=d=w&v=b&s=saqhaqj72d2ca7532]133|100|Scoring: MP (Pass) Pass (1♦) 2N (Pass) 3♣ (Pass)[/hv]

[hv=d=e&v=n&s=skjha5dkq8653c874]133|100|Scoring: MP 1♥ (1♠) 2♦ (Pass) 3♦ (Pass) ???[/hv]

3♥. I predict: partner will check with his yucky six-count, and due to your RHO implying 10 HCP in the first three tricks, you scrape it home +140.

It's a non-statistical sampling method* designed to test how many forums readers are voting randomly. Whenever this number is sufficiently high, it is a general indication that the poll results should be rejected and further testing should be performed. * Ask an auditor about sampling to actually understand this joke.

You hold [hv=d=e&v=b&s=saxhak10xdxcak108xx]133|100|Scoring: IMP[/hv]. The auction proceeds (1♠) Dbl (2♦) Dbl (4♠), where 2♦ is a transfer to hearts. Your call?

2N, wtfp?

It's gerber, obviously :(

Does right mean 'doesn't do more than two tricks worse than the best line' nowadays?

This must be a trick question, so I pass :(

I've never heard of the word finesse before, could you elaborate 655321?

Yes. It is common in America to have sectionals (weekend congresses for those across the pond) that feature a two-session pair game on Saturday and a strati-flighted swiss team game on Sunday scored by victory points. The victory point scale depends on the part of the country, and I heard that they use the 30-point scale to combat pro teams where the client only plays half in the midwest - think Wales or north of Manchester.

What happens when you're playing with a client who bids every time it's his turn? :)

[hv=d=n&v=n&n=sq108hq7daj10943c86&w=sk965hkj6532dk2c10&e=s32h94dq6cakq9542&s=saj74ha108d875cj73]399|300|Scoring: MP[/hv] E/W Play a strong club system with 12.5 to 15 notrumps. The final result was something down one, +50 N/S. Name that contract. Bonus: Name that auction.

matmat would probably vote for something ridiculous if he hasn't already voted here to blow the unanimity. :P

[hv=d=w&v=b&n=saxxhxxxdqxcqj108x&w=skqxxhakjxxxdxxxc&e=sj9xxhqxdakxcxxxx&s=s10xh10xdj108xxcakxx]399|300|Scoring: XIMP 1♥ 1♠ 4♣ 4♦ 4♥ 5♠ 6♣ 6♦ 7♠[/hv] Assign the blame between East and West, and name the single worst call. Also specify what agreements you and your regular partner have in this sequence.

5♥. Although I'm never a fan of three-suiters for offense, I see many 'perfect' minimum overcalls opposite which slam is quite good. For instance, ♠ AKxxxx ♥ xxx ♦ Kx ♣ Kx. Partner should have some idea that my heart void has increased the offensive potential of this hand substantially.

You hold ♠KQ863 ♥AJ62 ♦QJ73 ♣---, and at unfavourable vulnerability, it goes Pass Pass 1♣ to you. Your call?

3N, WTP? I probably need to smoke more weed to notice one here; no guarantees though.

As Justin hoped for, it goes swish ... Now you are defending 3♥x - your lead?

Playing a 2/1 style where third-seat openers may be shaded slightly even at unfavourable vulernability, you pick up [hv=d=s&v=n&s=skqxhxdj87xca109xx]133|100|Scoring: IMP[/hv] The auction has gone Pass Pass 1♦ 3♥ ????

Agree with this. I wouldn't say the question was poor though as it sparked what, in my opinion, was some pretty interesting debate. edit: didn't realize my computer was logged in under jason's name. That'll teach him to not clear his cache when using my computer. -echognome

Sober: 2♦ After three drinks: 3♦ After six drinks: 1♦ After nine drinks: 1NT After twelve drinks: Passed out

Quite ironic isn't it?

You haven't yet answered whether you believe the opponents are sane. But against sane opponents, pass seems percentage.

On the first problem, 5♥. I think it is percentage, but not obvious. On the second problem, I would overcall 1♠. Third problem, what would you do with the hand in the second problem if RHO opens 2♠ at unfavourable in front of you?