Finch Posted November 24, 2006 Report Share Posted November 24, 2006 A claim was made in another thread about what the 'most popular' opening bid on this hand would be. I happen to disagree..... [hv=d=s&v=n&s=saqj10xxhxdkxxxxcx]133|100|Scoring: IMP[/hv] Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
joker_gib Posted November 24, 2006 Report Share Posted November 24, 2006 1♠ for me This is one for ZAR fans ! Alain Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
neilkaz Posted November 24, 2006 Report Share Posted November 24, 2006 Assuming I am playing 2/1 or SAYC and in first or 2nd seat, I open 1♠ and consider it to be very clear with this superb 10 HCP hand. In 3rd seat I might preempt in ♠ and in 4th seat I might open more than 1♠ also, but most likely just open 1S since I don't need all that much from PD to make game. I will also add that vulnerability plays no roll in my decision to open at the 1 level in any seat. .. neilkaz .. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gerben42 Posted November 24, 2006 Report Share Posted November 24, 2006 4♠. Leufkens' rule of 11. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jillybean Posted November 24, 2006 Report Share Posted November 24, 2006 Playing standard, 1♠ - Im not sure if I would bid 2♦ or 2♠ next..Im think Id be inclined to go with 2♠ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
P_Marlowe Posted November 24, 2006 Report Share Posted November 24, 2006 1S? With kind regardsMarlowe Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
whereagles Posted November 24, 2006 Report Share Posted November 24, 2006 Certainly 4♠ at matchpoints or whenever I'm in need of a swing. 1♠ at imps in neutral state of match. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
neilkaz Posted November 24, 2006 Report Share Posted November 24, 2006 Playing standard, 1♠ - Im not sure if I would bid 2♦ or 2♠ next..Im think Id be inclined to go with 2♠ Me too.. I rebid 2♠ unless my PD responded 2♦ in which case I raise. My 6 carder is really strong and good enough to play opposite a stiff, whereas my 5 card ♦ suit is weakish. .. neilkaz .. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Winstonm Posted November 24, 2006 Report Share Posted November 24, 2006 Having opened 1S I would certainly rebid 2D if possible - the main strength of this hand lies in its distribution and I would want to start early letting partner know that I am not 6332 which a 2S bid would imply. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pclayton Posted November 24, 2006 Report Share Posted November 24, 2006 I don't have a problem with 1♠ or 4♠ myself. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Halo Posted November 24, 2006 Report Share Posted November 24, 2006 I voted 4S. If the question was asked again I might well bid 1S. My usual feeling at IMPs is to not give an inch in competition. Here I am pre-competing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mike777 Posted November 25, 2006 Report Share Posted November 25, 2006 1s for me. 2S if I can get anyone to not get upset with RothStone :D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hrothgar Posted November 25, 2006 Report Share Posted November 25, 2006 No strong feelings on this one I can see arguments for 1♠, 2♠, and 4♠ I might very well make any of these bids depending on blood sugar levels Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1eyedjack Posted November 25, 2006 Report Share Posted November 25, 2006 I can't see any argument for 2S. I can for pass, and frequently do it on this type of hand - but the suit quality of Diamonds is inadequate to be sure of backing in safely. For me the choice is between 1S and 4S, and either might work on the day. I voted 4S. 6S seems to require some special cards, and I cannot see us stopping short of 4S with confidence that game is failing. On the other hand I really would rather not argue the toss at the 5 level, and opening 4S perhaps reduces that risk. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mike777 Posted November 25, 2006 Report Share Posted November 25, 2006 Roth stone weak 2bids can be 2 suited hands very often.....think 2 suited hands with one suit 6 cards long that most of the world is opening with a one bid. Not sure but it maybe true that having some unknown 2 suited hand is more common for a weak 2 bid in Rothstone then having a single suited hand. :D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sceptic Posted November 25, 2006 Report Share Posted November 25, 2006 I would open 1 spade, I voted for 1 spade and now I wish I had opened 4 spades, this is quite normal for me :D) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gwnn Posted November 26, 2006 Report Share Posted November 26, 2006 I feel 1♠ is the 'right' bid. But 4♠ is much more fun and possibly more effective. And I'd like to be in 4♠. After 1♠-1NT (F/NF), I can't describe this desire very accurately. 4♠ and 3♦ are very misunderstandable. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
helene_t Posted November 26, 2006 Report Share Posted November 26, 2006 I voted 1♠. I normally open this kind of hands 4♠ in first seat, but not at unfavorable at IMPs. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fluffy Posted November 26, 2006 Report Share Posted November 26, 2006 1♠ is my style, but don't disagree with 4♠ openers at all. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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