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RHO opens 1C What do you bid? Why? [hv=d=e&v=n&s=skj109hq952daqcaj4]133|100|[/hv]

Alternatively if you consider you can be at three tricks with invitational hands you can invite from the opener's side showing your shortness for instance after 2H 2NT = Invitation with 6H or 5H4xx and shortness in C 3C = Shortness in D 3D = Shortness in S You keep 2S as a Relay something along these lines ... If opener's interesting in your shortness with a fit he will bid game, in addition he can rectify the transfer with good hands to investigate further With this solution you get the best of both worlds

[hv=d=s&v=b&s=sk62haj9d962caq76]133|100|Scoring: MP[/hv] You open 1C (You play 1NT 15-17) and LHO interferes with 1D after two passes it is your bid S W N E 1C 1D p p ?

1°) Partner with a 4 card fit can be mini or Maxi what is the impact on the sim? 2°) The key issue is the duplication of value in C in case of a fit you can have the info below 3H For instance : 1NT 2D 2S = 4H mini 2NT = 4H + anti-splinter in C (xxx or little wasted values) 3C = 4H + anti-splinter in D 3D = 4H + anti-splinter in S 3H = 4H Maxi So now in case of a super-fit you can analyze the true value of your singleton, the downside maybe that you are telling too much to the defense Worth the trouble or not ?

I like to play it as a 65 or a Gambling diamond based (AKQ 6 or 7) because it fits well in my system It is followed by 3C relay then you show your shape: 3D = 5S6D 3H = 6D5C 3S = 5H6D 3NT = Gambling diamond based Note that you show your shape two-step under so that you can make a proposal at 3H on 3D

Interesting ... I am experimenting with 2NT = 55 in the majors weak or strong instead of the overrated minors two-suiters may be 2NT is not high enough with this type of two suiters

We used to play a "pure" gambling 3NT in 1st and 2nd. Solid 7, nothing outside. Do you include a 8 with AK in your definition of "pure" gambling or any other combination Some people seem to think that a gambling is only a 7 suit headed by AKQ Very restrictive in my views !

The 3NT-Vernes opening is described as : - a 6+m suit (any quality) ; - no 4M - 13 to 15 "mixed" points (MP). Mixed points are calculated with the 4321 scale in the m-suit, and 321 scale (Ace=3) in the 3 other suits. The 7th card in your minor count as a full MP.

If you do not like 3NT Gambit in standard what do you play?

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The picture 1) Advantage/disadvantage What are the pros and cons of entering the auction with a 5-Card suit immediately? Destructive/constructive + occupying space + nuisance 2) Perception of the risk What is the expentancy of a fit when you interfere with 5 cards vs 6-card 3) Key factors worth considering when overcalling with a 5-card suit Strength (controls) + Shortness (any?) + Suit quality (is it?) + Pattern (5332?) Special treatment with the Heart suit? What do you think ? If you considering it is a no-no why ? Note : It seems to me that playing tranfers in the second seat would solve many issues here and bring leeway (misfit) and flexibility (constructive) What is your call?

[hv=d=e&v=n&s=skxxhakjxdq10xcj9x]133|100|[/hv] What is your bid after RHO opens 1♣? Would you double with any 4333 14HCP and 4 hearts if RHO opens 1♠?

You have : [hv=d=e&v=n&s=saq108h762daj1085c7]133|100|[/hv] RHO opens 1♥ what do you bid ? Does the type of scoring affect your decision ? Your opinion : ELC vs Standard (X + suit = Strong Hand)

What is your style of overcalling when making a michael's Q-bid What about frequency?

Just for your info the hand is extremely easy in the French standard system 2D 3C (Ace of club) 4C 4S (suit) 4NT (For K and Q) .... or 2D 2S (one Ace unspecified) 3C 3S 4D 4S 4NT (For K and Q)

As you asked for a BBO compliant bid I would open 1C as there is no chance it be passed out (but there is a point opening 2D in the French system which is GF vs 2C which show a strong hand Acol type) If I hear 1S I have no problem I would simply rebid 3NT which indicates four trumps with a hand rich in control and is a sollicitation to start Q-bidding the italian way indeed it is not standard just a personnal treatment, 3NT is the creative way because 4C would indicate in my views a 4S6C in a limited hand as the splinters in 4D/4H with a 5431/4441 shape a void is not excluded (you would just bid again your shortness) So 3NT just indicates a hand rich in controls 1C 1S 3NT 4C (Shows control in C ) 4D 4S 4NT .... Now having tools to spot AC + SQ you can reach 7S easily After an opening of 2C and 2D my understanding is that a rebid of 4C/4D shows a major two suiters 55/65 with three losers Otherwise 2C 2D 3C 3S 4D (Q-bid) either agreeing S as trump or waiting 4S 6S 7S (because of the CA and SQ)

Still the shortness can be shown by reversing the colours to avoid a double 3♥ = Shortness ♠ 3♠ = Shortness ♥ Or even better you by shortness-transfer wchich gives you all necessary leeway 3♦ = Shortness in ♥ 3♥ = Shortness in ♠ 3♠ = Shortness in ♣

I read in their cc that Meckell is playing 2NT as puppet stayman after 1NT strong Any ideas what are the advantages ? Obviously you avoid a lead directing double of 3C and you gain space. Then if 3 ♣ shows a 4 card-major and 3M shows 5 cards, what would be an effective use of 3♦ ?

Suppose you play 2♠ as a transfer to ♣ How do you continue ? What do you consider being the best approach (splinter or suit) and why?