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Seems that 2♥ is almost a clear cut bid. We bid it at the table this way. Partner had: [hv=s=sxxhkqjxxxdxxxxcx]133|100|[/hv] And with friendly layout we made 11 tricks. So this game is practically unbiddable?

Q1: 1♠ - not strong enough for X and then ♠ Q2: 2♥ - we would like to bid 4♥ with this hand but for me 4♥ shows at least 6 hearts so that we don't preempt ourselves when the doubles has a strong one-suiter Q3: (1♣) - 1♠ - 2♠ - 2NT - 4♠

[hv=d=n&v=n&s=sakxxxhxxdkqxca109]133|100|Scoring: IMP[/hv] You open 1♠ and get 2♦ from partner showing either 4-7 with 6+ hearts or GF with 5+hearts. For weak hand 2♥ is signoff and 2NT is invitational or better. Do you think this hand is worth more than 2♥?

Well, this poll is a consequence of a discussion Poky and I had on our local forum when we were asked this question. The question is not what is it in your partnership. The question is what is a common sense for this situation? Let's say, average pick-up partner, minimum agreements.

4♠ If pard is fooling around with his 3♠ vul vs. nonvul i will find another one <_<

East hand should bid 5♠ on forcing pass.

Well, in Nr. 1 partner can be aggressive as much as he wants, but you hold 7 solid diamonds, probably a good positioned king in a side suit and a singleton? You want to say that he is aggressive but expects partner to bid his 8 tricks so he will pass? If he is not aggressive what kind of insurance is 4♣ in Nr. 2? Aiming for +130, and risking -800 vs. -400 that has a great chance of going down?

He took a save VUL against nonVUL game that might not make holding two low clubs and 5422 hand? That is a very common idea?

Thank you for your answers. Now few more questions: One player bid as follows on these two boards: 1. PASS 2. 4♣ How would you rate bridge aggressiveness of this player? Can you find it consistent?

DBL I would rather play 2♥ than 2NT. If partner can make a move then I have an easy 3NT.

They are not vulnerable on the second one.

I am analysing these two simple hands and would like to collect as much data as I can. [hv=d=w&v=b&s=sqjhxdakq10xxxckxx]133|100|Scoring: IMP[/hv] West opens 3♠, pass, pass to you. [hv=d=w&v=b&s=sqjhxdakq10xxxckxx]133|100|Scoring: IMP[/hv] Partner opens 3♣, rho bids 3NT. Can you please do the following: Choose your bid and give a short explanation why. Rate other bids you think are plausible for this hands. (on 0-10 scale) Rate your bridge aggressiveness. (on 0-10 scale) Thank you.

[hv=d=e&v=b&s=sk9xxhxdakq10caq10x]133|100|Scoring: IMP[/hv] RHO opens 1♣. What do you bid? How do you rate all available bids that seem plausible for this hand?

[hv=d=e&v=n&s=saxhjxdakxxcaxxxx]133|100|Scoring: MP[/hv] You are VUL against nonVUL playing MPs and your RHO opens 3♥. What now?

Why 4N and not 2N? Why cannot 4♥ be a contract we need to be in?

I start doubling immediately. Will stop doubling when pard bids something. Not because I don't want to but because it is not allowed.

The question is whether we use quick pass or slow pass in this situation? I guess slow pass should show interest in partner finding you with the lead. Quick pass should say lead what you want. So, if that is the question I would use a slow pass.

open 1♥ and rebid 4♥

I'll try to give some answers but the problem was given to me so the info might not be so accurate. It is IMP scoring. As I understand their bidding methods 3♦ was GF. The explanation of the player bidding 6♣ was that he bid 3♣ and 4♣ as weak bids, showing just his distribution because he wasn't sure about the ♣ fit. When he finally got 5♣ from his partner he realized that he has a lot of extras and that 6♣ should be a good contract.

And if it is important it was a game with screens.

Yes. They all agreed with the facts.

Let's say you are elected for the appeal committee and have to handle the following appeal: pass - 1♠ - 2♦ - dble pass - 3♣ - pass - 3♦ dble - 4♣ - pass - 5♣(*) pass - 6♣ - all pass Result: 6♣= There was a 2 minutes break before the 5♣ bid. The hand that bid 6♣ is: AK109xx Kx - Jxxxx TD decided to leave the result made at the table. If you require an additional info for your decision post a question and I will try to gather that info.

Appropriate shape + 2 defensive tricks = clear double

Yes but predictability will help your partner to make a right decision when needed.

And your predictability will help your opponents in their high level decisions? Don't think so. In 1st and 2nd position I prefer strictly defined preempts. Of course, deviations are possible but your partner will always act according to your strict definitions. Of course, if you are willing to take your chance you can preempt with a gristle, it is not forbidden.