xcurt Posted July 29, 2009 Report Share Posted July 29, 2009 Since nobody is posting NABC hands, here are a few from day 1. All at matchpoints. 1. None, LHO deals, QJxxxx, Jxxx, xxx, -- P-1H-P-? You play Bergen raises. 2. Opponents problem. Favorable, RHO deals, AQx, x, x, AJ98xxxx P-2C*-P-3C*x-4C-P-4DP-? You play Precision and 3C was invite+ with diamonds. What now? EDIT, sorry wrong spade honors. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phil Posted July 29, 2009 Report Share Posted July 29, 2009 1. 4♥. We might have a slam, but I'm more concerned with the opponents finding their sac. 2. 5♣. Passing feels like a position but it could be right. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hrothgar Posted July 29, 2009 Report Share Posted July 29, 2009 Am I playing Precision on hand 1 as well as hand 2? Its somewhat difficult to reconcile this with the two opposing passes, even so, enquiring minds want to know. (The reason that I ask is that if partner is limited to a 14 count, it makes certain choices much more attractive) On hand 1, I'm torn between 1♠ and 4♥. If we're playing standard methods, 1♠ is a lot more attractive. Even so, I think that I'd blast 4♥. Playing Precision, I'd immediately blast 4♥ (though I'm finding 2♣ perversely attractive) On hand 2: Insufficient information about methods to make a meaningful response. For what its worth, I'm not fond of the 2♣ opening (yes, I have an eight card suit, but an Ace and a side King is a bit weak). I really dislike 4♣ (unless partner's 3♣ bid often conceals club support) Its unclear whether 4♦ is an attempt to improve the contract (fleeing from clubs) or a strong forward going bid. If 4♦ is an attempt to improve the contract I'm passing and praying that we don't get doubled. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
xcurt Posted July 29, 2009 Author Report Share Posted July 29, 2009 Sorry, you are playing Eastern Scientific on hand 1. On hand 1 you are me, on hand 2 you are Bart Bramley. Also I fixed the spade honors on hand 2. Curt Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hrothgar Posted July 29, 2009 Report Share Posted July 29, 2009 Sorry, you are playing Eastern Scientific on hand 1. On hand 1 you are me, on hand 2 you are Bart Bramley. Also I fixed the spade honors on hand 2. Curt Definitely blasting 4♥ on hand 1 (Though I am still perversely attracted to 2♣ might very well bid it) The 2♣ opening looks much more reasonable. Still not sure if I'd rebid 4♣ in a no fit auction. Would probably still pass 4♦ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WesleyC Posted July 29, 2009 Report Share Posted July 29, 2009 1. 1S. Both opps have already passed once, so partner rates to have a strong hand. 3H gets the overall strength of my hand across but introducing my spades might help us if the auction gets competitive so I'll try that. I don't have a very strong opinion though. 2. I do play (something like) precision but I wouldn't open this 2C. Count me in for the appropriate minor preempt on the first round. If you did make me open 2C, I wouldn't volunteer 4C. What does 4D mean? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fluffy Posted July 29, 2009 Report Share Posted July 29, 2009 hand 1 I bid only 2♥. Both opponents passed and it looks like partner is very heavy, I don't want him to go overboard. Hand 2, this is close, I am not usd of the methods but I think at least 30% of the time diamonds are gonna paly better than clubs, I will still bid 5♣, but 5♦ is a close second option. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hrothgar Posted July 29, 2009 Report Share Posted July 29, 2009 hand 1 I bid only 2♥. Both opponents passed and it looks like partner is very heavy, I don't want him to go overboard. Hand 2, this is close, I am not usd of the methods but I think at least 30% of the time diamonds are gonna paly better than clubs, I will still bid 5♣, but 5♦ is a close second option. Hand 1 The partnership is playing Bergen raises which means that 1. 2♥ is a dreadful misdescription of your hand (Partner is going to be expecting a lot more high card strength and less trump support)2. 4♥ is a purely preemptive bid (there are lots of gimmics to show a "good" raise to 4M Hand 2 The one bid that I would never consider is 5♦This auction screams for a trump lead Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TimG Posted July 29, 2009 Report Share Posted July 29, 2009 #1 4♥. I'm not worried about the opponents finding a sacrifice, it's just that this seems like the best description. Opener will expect more in high cards for any of the below game raises (except 3♥, I guess) and I can't imagine not shooting out game. #2 I would have bid 3♠ over the double. Now 5♣, though I have little confidence in it being right. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nigel_k Posted July 29, 2009 Report Share Posted July 29, 2009 1. 4H. May be a problem on the next round but not this one. 2. Pass. Assuming I understand the auction correctly, I have quite a good hand for diamonds given my previous bidding. Not enough to bid 5♦ though, especially at matchpoints. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Echognome Posted July 29, 2009 Report Share Posted July 29, 2009 1. 4♥. We have landed. 2. Seems like the old joke, "What do you call an 8 card suit?" "Trump" I'm sure it will be very unpopular, but I would have opened 5♣.Edit: Missed we were in 2nd seat. Then I like opening (2♣ in this case, 1♣ in std) and rebidding 5♣. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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