mike777 Posted February 2, 2008 Report Share Posted February 2, 2008 [hv=d=s&v=e&n=sa63hkt43dkj72c82&s=sqj75haj5daqt3c54]133|200|Scoring: MP[/hv] This old Challenge the Champs from 1972 is too tough for me. How do you bid it? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Jlall Posted February 2, 2008 Report Share Posted February 2, 2008 1D 1H 1S 3D 3H 3S 4D p. Alternatively 1D 1H 1S 3D p though I'm sure I would bid 3H. If my style was to rebid 1N I would probably bid 1D 1H 1N 2C(art) 2D(forced) 3D 3S 4D p If my style was to raise to 2H I would bid 1D 1H 2H 3D(non forcing) 3S 4D p In another partnership where 3D=slam try: 1D 1H2H 2S(art)3S(3H, max, bal) ??? last bid could be 3N or 4H (partner is known to have xx in a black suit to raise with a balanced hand). Playing 14-16 NT 1N 3C(puppet) 3D (no 5M) 3S (3S, 4H) 3N Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hrothgar Posted February 2, 2008 Report Share Posted February 2, 2008 Playing MOSCITO 1N - 2♣2♠ - 3N 1N = 11+ - 14, 2♣ = Stayman2♠ = 4+ Spades, 13-14, 3N = to play Playing what passes for "Standard" 1♦ - 1♥2♥ - 2♠2N - 3♦3♠ - 4♦ or 4♥ 1♦ = "normal", 1♥ = normal2♥ = balanced minimum raise, 2♠ = art. forcing [2♠ and 2N are inverted]3♣ = temporizing, 3♦ = 4+ Diamonds, suggests uncertainty about 3N3♠ = Spade stopper, no Club stopper Not sure about the last bid. Hard to be objective looking at both hands Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jdonn Posted February 2, 2008 Report Share Posted February 2, 2008 I think that this is actually an easy hand to get to anything but 3NT, as long as 14 does not fall into your 1NT opening range in which case it's just unlucky. I would bid1♦ 1♥1♠ 3♦Peven with a max I think south has too many losers to bid over 3♦. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mike777 Posted February 2, 2008 Author Report Share Posted February 2, 2008 I think that this is actually an easy hand to get to anything but 3NT, as long as 14 does not fall into your 1NT opening range in which case it's just unlucky. I would bid1♦ 1♥1♠ 3♦Peven with a max I think south has too many losers to bid over 3♦. So far you are the only one with an above avg BW score. :lol: But still far from a top but alot better than I did. I will post all the BW scores in a few days. I guess one of Justin's auction got there too. Well done to stop in 3D. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
the hog Posted February 2, 2008 Report Share Posted February 2, 2008 A typical relay auction will get you to 4H. Not great! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
han Posted February 2, 2008 Report Share Posted February 2, 2008 1NT-2C-2S-3NT, might make it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cherdano Posted February 2, 2008 Report Share Posted February 2, 2008 1NT-2C-2S-3NT, might make it. Heh I would have the same auction. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
han Posted February 2, 2008 Report Share Posted February 2, 2008 You suck Arend. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cjames Posted February 2, 2008 Report Share Posted February 2, 2008 1NT (14-16)-2♠ (bad doubleton or singelton ♣, almost 100% GF no SI)2NT (forced)- 3♣ (2/1 ♣)3♦ (relay) - 3♠ (4-3-4-2)Then you can bid 4♥/♠ if you feel like it. More normal would be 4♦ which implies no major fit and can be passed if responder have a minimum hand. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
skjaeran Posted February 2, 2008 Report Share Posted February 2, 2008 Our bidding would start:1♣ - 1♦ (trf)1♥ If north now decide to rebid 1NT (yeah, it's possible) we'll play there.If north rebids 2NT south raises to 3NT. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EricK Posted February 2, 2008 Report Share Posted February 2, 2008 1NT 3NT WTP Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
joker_gib Posted February 2, 2008 Report Share Posted February 2, 2008 Probably 1♦ 1♥1♠ 3♦3♥ 3♠4♦ P Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
helene_t Posted February 2, 2008 Report Share Posted February 2, 2008 3N probably one or two off. I wouldn't check for the club guard no matter which system I played. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fluffy Posted February 2, 2008 Report Share Posted February 2, 2008 1♦-1♥1♠-3♦3♥-4♥ What Alain said seems better, but I doubt I'd try anyway. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mike777 Posted February 5, 2008 Author Report Share Posted February 5, 2008 BW Awards 2H=103H=93D=82S=71NT=64D=43S=42NT=34H=24S=15D=13NT=1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cascade Posted February 5, 2008 Report Share Posted February 5, 2008 Probably 1♦ 2♥* fit jump2NT 3NT But if I was feeling clever I might raise hearts: 1♦ 2♥*3/4♥ Pass 3♥ would not be forcing but responder might go on with a presumed double fit and pointy cards. I think if I chose this route I would down-grade and just bid 3♥. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
inquiry Posted February 5, 2008 Report Share Posted February 5, 2008 This old Challenge the Champs from 1972 is too tough for me. How do you bid it? [hv=d=s&v=e&n=sa63hkt43dkj72c82&s=sqj75haj5daqt3c54]133|200|Scoring: MPplaying 14-16 1NT, most likely my auction would be... 1N - 2C2S - 3NPass Painful Playing 15-17 nt1D - 1H 1S - 2C*2D - 2N3H - Pass[/hv]As an aside, I maybe messing this one up, but playing the method i picked off glen ashton's webpage (bridgematters) I think you might avoid 3NT even if you open 1NT with 14.. possible auction 1N - 2C2S - 3C*3D - 3S*4H 3C = transfer showing diamonds -- both opponents now had a chance to dbl clubs, if they do, you stay out of 3NT, if they don't maybe they will lead something else3D = accept transfer3S = 3♠, 4♥ and choice of contracts... stuff in ♦'s for the transfer, and suggest a club weakness, now to late to stop in 3♥ or 3♦, opener in theory might try 4♦ over this and could maybe play there. AT matchpoints, maybe 4♦ is best bid. Still, playing 14 pt notrump, think i would be in 3NT likity split. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
han Posted February 5, 2008 Report Share Posted February 5, 2008 3C = transfer showing diamonds -- both opponents now had a chance to dbl clubs True but only by doubling out of turn. :o Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
inquiry Posted February 5, 2008 Report Share Posted February 5, 2008 3C = transfer showing diamonds -- both opponents now had a chance to dbl clubs True but only by doubling out of turn. :o lol... i let them double out of turn... helps with the leads in my favor.... must be super tuesday hangover starting early... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tomb3113 Posted February 6, 2008 Report Share Posted February 6, 2008 playing 10-14NT: 1NT-PASS :P Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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