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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.

Thanks all for your Comments/input. It is a very tough hand, especially, with false carding, etc. I was just curious what might be the best Percentage line in the given circumstances. Here are the NS hands: N: 8543,KQ3, QT75, 43 S: K9, 842, K982, Q972

N-S informed that they play standard carding, 4th best leads vs NT. At the table, Didn't know who was not following the code.

Opening Lead: ♦ 5 by North T1: ♦ 5 3 K 4 T2: ♦ 9 J Q 6 T3: ♦ 7 A 2 ♥ 5 T4? Take it over from here: What is the best line of play to make 3NT?[hv=pc=n&w=st2hajt65dj4ct865&e=saqj76h97da63cakj&d=w&v=0&b=8&a=pp1sp1np3nppp]266|200[/hv][hv=pc=n&w=st2hajt65dj4ct865&e=saqj76h97da63cakj&d=w&v=0&b=8&a=pp1sp1np3nppp]266|200[/hv]

Playing 2/1,with Opponents silent after 1S overcall: Both Vul N Dealer IMPs Actual Hand (My partner and I got it wrong at the table; I am sure there is a better way!): N: xx, xx, AKQTxx. Axx S: Kx, AKxxx,x,KQJT9 a) How would you bid the two hands shown above if the bidding starts 1D-1S(Opp)-????? b)Suppose we change the South hand to be: xx,KQJxx,x,KQJT9. How should the bidding proceed after 1D-1S(Opp)-????? c)Suppose we change the North hand to be: Qxx,Qx,AKQTxx,xx. How to bid this hand with the original South hand?

About 10 years ago, when playing high level competition, I have come across opponent's who played a convention that a certain opening bid, I think it was 2D opening; showed 4-4 or more in both Majors and less than an opening one level bid values. Does anyone know the name of this convention and where can I find more details about it? It is not very common in North America. Apparantly, it is, or it was more common in Europe. Thanks in advance

Thanks all for your feedback, it was great. I have no idea what is "the" right lead, or the highest percentage lead! On the table, our opponent, a BBO STAR, held this hand, and led the HK in a flash. The contract went down quickly since dummy showed up with H Qxx; and, his partner held H AJxxx, the NT opener had H xxx. Our partners, excellent players, at the other table, led a small spade. We lost a game swing. I was hoping though to hear some comments like the following: -Major lead becomes abundantly clear without the CQ! -Small Spade might cause a problem; because against NT, I believe lead of a low card promises an honour. So, if partner happens to have SA and H AJxxx; he/she may not switch to H, placing a Spade honour with the leader! -Might the HK lead be better when you find partner with QJTxx and a side A; or find partner with JT9xxx with two side entries? Are these ideas really far fetched! or ancient! Who knows, I guess!

The following hand is from a 24 board team match; against top notch opponents. Both Sides VUL. Your RHO bids 1NT(15-17)-P-3NT-PPP, you are on lead from: S-T32 H-K6 D-9753 C-Q652 I wonder what is the right lead on this hand? Appreciate if the responses are grouped as follows: 1) What is the correct lead, and why? 2) Would the lead be different if CQ was C8? Rest of the hand is same. What score (out of 100%) would you assign to each of the following leads from the given hand: 3)small S? 4)HK? 5)C2? 6)S10?

This is the most comprehensive response, I think. I agree with almost every factor identified here; especially, the comment about bidding judgment appears insightful. In my humble opinion, I would like to add the following: (a) I feel the sports psychology becomes relevant; especially, when one considers the "luck component" that we have all experienced. In spite of best problem solving at the table, "murphy's law" takes hold. Sometimes, we all know that "anything that could go wrong did go wrong". Being able to remain "positive" and "let go", usually a part of sports training, is a part of being a good bridge player. (b) Another aspect is being "a student of the game". The beauty of this game is that no matter how good a bridge player you are; there is always room for improvement. If you keep an open mind, study and apply the lessons learnt; you can in fact enhance your level. It is something like "pursuit of perfection" which I think is an important attribute of a good bridge player.

This is the most comprehensive response, I think. I agree with almost every factor identified here; especially, the comment about bidding judgment appears insightful. In my humble opinion, I would like to add the following: (a) I feel the sports psychology becomes relevant; especially, when one considers the "luck component" that we have all experienced. In spite of best problem solving at the table, "murphy's law" takes hold. Sometimes, we all know that "anything that could go wrong did go wrong". Being able to remain "positive" and "let go", usually a part of sports training, is a part of being a good bridge player. (:) Another aspect is being "a student of the game". The beauty of this game is that no matter how good a bridge player you are; there is always room for improvement. If you keep an open mind, study and apply the lessons learnt; you can in fact enhance your level. It is something like "pursuit of perfection" which I think is an important attribute of a good bridge player.

It appears that there are at least 3 issues in terms of how this hand will fit with the opener's hand: 1) Does your partner open 2NT with a 5 Card M (KQxxx!). Now, how do we explore a Major fit? or a minor fit? or settle for 3N with something like 4=4=3=2? 2) What is opener's spade holding? Lost values e.g. KQJ as shown in one comment? 3) Opener's high cards in the minor suits? In practice, I would probably bid 3S MSS or relay to 3NT then show longer Clubs; I do play all these variations with different partners. I am not sure what is the best approach! Sometime back I was looking at this type of problem and came across an interesting post http://www.doublesqueeze.com/2008/08/2nt-3...-dangerous.html It would appear that if you use this approach, treat the club suit as 5 card, you may be able to show 3 hearts and 5/4 or 4/5 in the minors. Any thoughts? As an aside, I like the idea of "I forgot the convention again"!!