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What to bid with the WEST hand? Scoring: MP VUL: EW DEALER: SOUTH WEST HAND: ♠ JT732 ♥ KJ32 ♦32 ♣43 Bidding: S: 2♥:Prempt W:PASS N:PASS E:Double S:PASS W:2♠ N:PASS E:3♣ S:PASS W:?????

Not sure why the bidding cannot go 2C-2S-3S-4C-6S? 2S=unspecified AK 3S=Good Spade suit 4C=Advance cue bid with good Spade support and with either CK or A or shortness (or you could simple use this conventionally to specifically show lowest K or A) Good luck with finding a compatible partner.

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Thanks everyone for comments. The INT Opener's hand was: ♠Axx ♥AQx ♦K987 ♣Qxx If you decided to PASS 2♥-Doubled; now, what is the correct lead to maximize tricks for the defense (without causing any confusion for partner)? How should the defense proceed?

Thanks everyone for comments. The Opener's hand was: ♠xx ♥Axxxxx ♦J ♣AQTx

You are playing a Team Match, 15-17 NT Opening, and Regular Stayman. Sitting East, your hand is: ♠KJT8 ♥K86 ♦AQT3 ♣82 Dealer=W(your partner); VUL=None The bidding proceeds: 1NT-(P)-2♣-(2♥)-P-(P)-? What is your bid, and why?

You are playing Flannery (Like it or Not); and Semi-Forcing NT. It is a Team Match, VUL: NONE. Partner (Dealer) opens 1 ♥-(P)-1NT; the bidding proceeds: 1♥-(P)-1NT-(2♠)-P-(P)-? Your Hand: ♠Q2 ♥5 ♦K9743 ♣K8542 1)What would you bid; and why ? 2)How clear cut is your decision? or, is it a marginal decision?

[hv=pc=n&s=sajhj85dqt7432c86&d=n&v=0&b=1&a=1c1s2d3dd3sppdp]133|200[/hv]In the "good" (or, maybe "bad") old days of bridge, it was considered a normal action (by some players) to bid what you have!! Now, that the bidding concepts seem to have advanced, one is confronted with unusual bidding situations on the bridge table! You have the South hand, IMP scoring, All NV. Let's say that you decide to bid 2D (some people may not like this bid, but, let's say just for the sake of discussion, that's what you bid). Now, the following questions arise: 1) How do you interpret your partner's first double? Is the partner showing: (a)Diamond Support, regardless of HCP strength? (b) Extra Values, with or without Diamond Support? © Something else, and what is it ? 2) How do you interpret your partner's second double? (a) Is the partner saying bid 4C, or 4D; i.e a definite Take-Out ? (b) Is the partner saying I do not want to unilaterally bid 4C or 4D; is the partner now asking you to bid 3NT or pass for penalties? © Is the partner saying, I am short in Diamonds, and I have extra HCPs, judge accordingly? 3) What would you bid, assuming that your partner is a very good player with some experience playing at the international level? As a related point, I decided to do a quick search of the internet to see if there is a write-up about "Bidding after an Opponent has Cue bid Partner's suit". Nothing came up with a quick search. It appears that this would be a common problem on the bridge table; and, partnerships need to establish how to handle situations like this in the context of modern competitive bidding.

I just read this blog about Team League. I am interested; either to join an existing team; or, if you need another team, I may be able to put together a team.

"The Title should read "Modified Wolff Convention".I could not find a way to correct my error in the Title.

I have come across 2 versions of the Modified Wolff Convention: (a) Responder is showing at least 5 cards in both Majors, a very weak hand (not suitable for game, unless there is a Fit); basically, asking the Opener to Pass or Correct. Example: 1m-1M 2NT-3C (A relay to 3D. Generally showing a weak hand, with 1 exception.) 3D-3OM (OM=Other Major. Responder confirms a weak hand and asks opener to pass or correct. (b) Responder is making a slam try in the Om (the other minor). 1m-1M 2NT-3C (A relay to 3D.Generally showing a weak hand, with 2 exceptions) 3D-3OM (A Slam Try in the Other minor) The bidding shown here assumes no interference by Opponents. It is assumed that the first exception is 1m-1M-2NT-3C-3D-3NT= Slam Try in the Opener's minor. I would appreciate receiving comments, based on your own experience with the 2 versions of Modified Wolff. In particular, it may be helpfull to focus on some of the following points: 1) Given the 1m-1M-2NT sequence as a START, what is the relative frequency or probability of the Responder holding (i) A 5-5 Weak M hand; vs (ii) A 5M-5Om Strong-ish hand? 2) How often did the partnership forget the "agreement"? 3) Of course, any other comments are most welcome. Thanks, in advance for your comments.

I have played a variation of Reverse Drury with some partners that is sometimes referred to as "3-way Reverse Drury". The Passed Hand bids 2C=8-11 HCPs with 4 card support; and 2D= 10-11 HCPS with a 3 card support for the Opener's Major Suit (3rd/4th hand). It appears to be more effective than the "normal" 2-way R.Drury. I have 2 questions: (1) Is there a detailed write-up available on the 3-way R.DRURY? (2) How useful do you find the Reverse Drury? Thanks.