han Posted October 20, 2008 Report Share Posted October 20, 2008 This weekend I had a hand somewhat similar (but different) to this one: J108xxx-K109xQxx The auction went 2NT - p - 3D - p3H - p - p - ?? Would you balance? None vulnerable, IMPs. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rogerclee Posted October 20, 2008 Report Share Posted October 20, 2008 No. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pclayton Posted October 20, 2008 Report Share Posted October 20, 2008 No but its probably right. I don't have enough of a sample to determine if its right to get in here. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Apollo81 Posted October 20, 2008 Report Share Posted October 20, 2008 agree with phil and fwiw this hand makes me feel like i am getting older, but not getting any wiser =) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OleBerg Posted October 20, 2008 Report Share Posted October 20, 2008 Yes, holding my breath while I do it. Any values partner has outside hearts, are likely to be well-placed. Against very soft competition, I would pass, fearing they would stumble into a making 4♥. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gnasher Posted October 20, 2008 Report Share Posted October 20, 2008 Yes. I hate it when they play in my partner's 5-card suit, because it means partner gets all the fun and I just have to follow suit (or not, if he draws trumps). I've paid my table money too, and I'm going to prove it by bidding 3♠. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dake50 Posted October 21, 2008 Report Share Posted October 21, 2008 Do I like -300 vs.-170? No. Maybe even -170 vs. -420? No. Do I like +50 vs. -140? Yes. I pass. They likely made their game/partial decision correctly, but maybe not. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lobowolf Posted October 21, 2008 Report Share Posted October 21, 2008 I would. Balancing like a sickman is my last remaining vice. That and Coke Zero. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
benlessard Posted October 21, 2008 Report Share Posted October 21, 2008 easy pass. If you are not good enough to suggest a 4S save by bidding 3S the round earlier you are surely not strong enough to hope to make 3S. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
655321 Posted October 21, 2008 Report Share Posted October 21, 2008 I also would like to bid, feel that bidding is probably right, but... I think I would reluctantly pass. Not sure what I would do if the hand were similar (but different). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pclayton Posted October 21, 2008 Report Share Posted October 21, 2008 I would. Balancing like a sickman is my last remaining vice. That and Coke Zero. You'll get along well with Nadim. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OleBerg Posted October 21, 2008 Report Share Posted October 21, 2008 Do I like -300 vs.-170? No. Maybe even -170 vs. -420? No. Do I like +50 vs. -140? Yes. I pass. They likely made their game/partial decision correctly, but maybe not. I just made a simulation at: www.resultmerchant.com. It supports your post. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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