catch22 Posted September 25, 2008 Report Share Posted September 25, 2008 [hv=d=e&v=b&s=sq3haj73da5cjt964]133|100|Scoring: IMP(2D)-P-(2S)-P(p)-? 2D - Multi2S - To play opposite wk 2 in ♠[/hv] Do you pass or double? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rogerclee Posted September 25, 2008 Report Share Posted September 25, 2008 I would double. This is definitely very minimum. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
han Posted September 25, 2008 Report Share Posted September 25, 2008 Interesting since 2S showed some hearts maybe we should pass... Nah, I also double. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SlickRicky Posted September 25, 2008 Report Share Posted September 25, 2008 Hi, I would pass. We know they don't have a big spade fit, and we know that there are some hearts behind us. I would be happy if partner passed our double, but more likely we are going to turn a plus (on defense vs 2S) into a minus (in 3D), and possibly a big minus at that. Even if we aren't doubled then -300 is quite possible. Ricky Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
the hog Posted September 25, 2008 Report Share Posted September 25, 2008 If 2S has the standard meaning - invit with H, then I think this is a clear pass. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OleBerg Posted September 25, 2008 Report Share Posted September 25, 2008 I might have solved this with a double on the first round (12-16, no good bid), after which I would have had an easy pass. Now I have an uncomfortable pass. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ochinko Posted September 25, 2008 Report Share Posted September 25, 2008 Pass has no alternative here. What would my double here show anyway - both minors? West showed more ♥ than ♠, and willingness to play either in 2♠ or 3♥ depending on East's real suit. That means West is probably with 3♠ and 4♥ (though he could admittedly be with 2♠ and 3♥). East could well have 3♥ too, so what am I doing trying to find a 4:2 ♥ fit at level 3 vulnerable to defend against opps part score at IMPs? :) That's not winning bridge, at least not in the long run. If I feel I am being robbed I should better shoot for NT hoping to find partner with ♠Ax and a perfect hand. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gnasher Posted September 25, 2008 Report Share Posted September 25, 2008 Playing the standard (but not very good) English defence to the Multi, a first-round double would have been 12-15 balanced or very strong; pass followed by double is for takeout, and includes any takeout double that is not "very strong". A double here could still be a pretty good hand. If those are the methods in use, I think that this hand should either double on the first round or pass throughout. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brianshark Posted September 25, 2008 Report Share Posted September 25, 2008 Pass. This is a borderline minimum normally, but the fact that lefty has a couple of hearts, it's probably best to pass. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Codo Posted September 25, 2008 Report Share Posted September 25, 2008 yes go quietly Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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