ron Posted May 25, 2009 Report Share Posted May 25, 2009 [hv=d=e&v=n&s=shkjxdakxckqjt9xx]133|100|Scoring: IMP[/hv] Swiss teams. RHO deals and opens 2♠, alerted as natural and forcing to game. What is your plan with this hand? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CSGibson Posted May 25, 2009 Report Share Posted May 25, 2009 I'm not creative today, I'm just bidding 5 clubs. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mtvesuvius Posted May 25, 2009 Report Share Posted May 25, 2009 I don't think I've playing against a strong two since I was 7 years old... I'm bidding 5♣. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fluffy Posted May 25, 2009 Report Share Posted May 25, 2009 Double then clubs is a bit obscure, 3 clubs then double would be a more balanced hand, 3 clubs tehn 5 clubs sounds stupid. I join the 5♣ then double chorus (I hope you are all doubling next). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cascade Posted May 25, 2009 Report Share Posted May 25, 2009 He forced me to game so I bid game - 5♣. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cascade Posted May 25, 2009 Report Share Posted May 25, 2009 I don't think I've playing against a strong two since I was 7 years old... I'm bidding 5♣. Did I miss your birthday ;) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
skjaeran Posted May 26, 2009 Report Share Posted May 26, 2009 5♣ for me too. Seems pretty obvious. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
whereagles Posted May 27, 2009 Report Share Posted May 27, 2009 2♠ 5♣ pass pass?? now opener is gonna be so annoyed with this he's gonna forget to double and bid 5♠ out of rage. Only to go down :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hanp Posted May 27, 2009 Report Share Posted May 27, 2009 This hand would have been more interesting after a weak 2S opening. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kfay Posted May 27, 2009 Report Share Posted May 27, 2009 Unlike others I do see the problem here. It looks like 5♣ is going down and we have good chances to beat 4♠. The problem is RHO might easily just have 8 spades and 2 bullets. I'll make him guess at 5♠ then pass and hope to beat him. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hanp Posted May 27, 2009 Report Share Posted May 27, 2009 Saying something is clear doesn't mean you don't see the problem with it! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ron Posted May 30, 2009 Author Report Share Posted May 30, 2009 Thanks for your replies. The full hand is too amusing to not post: [hv=d=e&v=n&n=skjhaqtxxxxdjtxxc&w=sxxxhxxdqxxxcxxxx&e=saqtxxxxxhxdxxcax&s=shkjxdakxckqjtxxx]399|300|Scoring: IMP[/hv] Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jmc Posted May 31, 2009 Report Share Posted May 31, 2009 In ACBL land I believe its illegal to psyche artificial strong forcing bids. Can one psyche natural strong forcing bids? Can we claim damage if E really forgot his agreements? What a brilliant fix by E if not. jmc Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phil Posted May 31, 2009 Report Share Posted May 31, 2009 Thanks for your replies. The full hand is too amusing to not post: [hv=d=e&v=n&n=skjhaqtxxxxdjtxxc&w=sxxxhxxdqxxxcxxxx&e=saqtxxxxxhxdxxcax&s=shkjxdakxckqjtxxx]399|300|Scoring: IMP[/hv] I would be SCREAMING for the cops after this one. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hanp Posted May 31, 2009 Report Share Posted May 31, 2009 Of course it is not illegal to open a strong 2S bid with that hand. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JLOL Posted May 31, 2009 Report Share Posted May 31, 2009 Thanks for your replies. The full hand is too amusing to not post: Dealer: East Vul: None Scoring: IMP ♠ KJ ♥ AQTxxxx ♦ JTxx ♣ [space] ♠ xxx ♥ xx ♦ Qxxx ♣ xxxx ♠ AQTxxxxx ♥ x ♦ xx ♣ Ax ♠ [space] ♥ KJx ♦ AKx ♣ KQJTxxx I would be SCREAMING for the cops after this one. LOL Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aguahombre Posted May 31, 2009 Report Share Posted May 31, 2009 Forget the cops. I already know what the director will say (in ACBL). "Anyone who still uses strong two's is not likely to know what one looks like." You are on your own. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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