cnszsun Posted August 9, 2009 Report Share Posted August 9, 2009 [hv=d=w&v=n&s=s10xxhxdkqj98cqxxx]133|100|Scoring: IMP1♦-dbl-ps-??[/hv] Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phil Posted August 9, 2009 Report Share Posted August 9, 2009 easy pass Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jillybean Posted August 9, 2009 Report Share Posted August 9, 2009 This is one time Im happy to pass Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jlall Posted August 9, 2009 Report Share Posted August 9, 2009 ohhhhhhhhh snappp Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
the hog Posted August 9, 2009 Report Share Posted August 9, 2009 Now this is a pass of a 1 level double. About the first one I have seen in these forums for a couple of years. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
helene_t Posted August 9, 2009 Report Share Posted August 9, 2009 yeah pass Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pooltuna Posted August 9, 2009 Report Share Posted August 9, 2009 [hv=d=w&v=n&s=s10xxhxdkqj98cqxxx]133|100|Scoring: IMP1♦-dbl-ps-??[/hv] Pass gets you the lead you want :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kenrexford Posted August 9, 2009 Report Share Posted August 9, 2009 2♣. When the opponents are just about known to be heading for an escape to hearts, I would rather actually bid a suit that I am happy to bid, especially with values. Passing is a mirage, IMO. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phil Posted August 9, 2009 Report Share Posted August 9, 2009 2♣. When the opponents are just about known to be heading for an escape to hearts, I would rather actually bid a suit that I am happy to bid, especially with values. Passing is a mirage, IMO. So why not tell our partner about our hand type before bidding clubs? Furthermore - sometimes LHO has 2-3 hearts and 4-5 diamonds and decides running isn't appropriate. Bidding 2♣ is premature. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aguahombre Posted August 9, 2009 Report Share Posted August 9, 2009 2♣. When the opponents are just about known to be heading for an escape to hearts, I would rather actually bid a suit that I am happy to bid, especially with values. Passing is a mirage, IMO. So why not tell our partner about our hand type before bidding clubs? Furthermore - sometimes LHO has 2-3 hearts and 4-5 diamonds and decides running isn't appropriate. Bidding 2♣ is premature. yep Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mtvesuvius Posted August 9, 2009 Report Share Posted August 9, 2009 pass wtp Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cherdanno Posted August 9, 2009 Report Share Posted August 9, 2009 2♣. When the opponents are just about known to be heading for an escape to hearts, I would rather actually bid a suit that I am happy to bid, especially with values. Passing is a mirage, IMO. So you would rather show your Qxxx suit, instead of your KQJ98 suit? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
P_Marlowe Posted August 10, 2009 Report Share Posted August 10, 2009 Pass. The problem comes next round. With kind regardsMarlowe Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nigel_k Posted August 10, 2009 Report Share Posted August 10, 2009 Pass. Lead directional. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
effervesce Posted August 10, 2009 Report Share Posted August 10, 2009 Pass. Partner will lead a trump if he has one. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pooltuna Posted August 10, 2009 Report Share Posted August 10, 2009 2♣. When the opponents are just about known to be heading for an escape to hearts, I would rather actually bid a suit that I am happy to bid, especially with values. Passing is a mirage, IMO. So you would rather show your Qxxx suit, instead of your KQJ98 suit? does seem like canape' :lol: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kenrexford Posted August 10, 2009 Report Share Posted August 10, 2009 My hand is a good hand. I have Qxxx in a suit partner ostensibly has shown. I have a stiff. My diamonds provide a trick source. And, I have 8 HCP. So, I want to describe my hand. If I pass, I do show diamonds. But, will I venture into 3♣ is the auction proceeds: 1♦-X-P-P-1♥-P-2♥? If the auction proceeds: 1♦-X-P-2♣-? I might not even get heart-based competition. If I do... 1♦-X-P-2♣-2♥-? Partner is invited into this sequence in a better way, IMO. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fluffy Posted August 10, 2009 Report Share Posted August 10, 2009 you are buying the 1♥ scape from a player with 4 cards at most too soon Ken. Even if you get it, partner is likelly doubling it rather than RHO raising. You can bid 2♣ then if you wish. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kenrexford Posted August 10, 2009 Report Share Posted August 10, 2009 you are buying the 1♥ scape from a player with 4 cards at most too soon Ken. Even if you get it, partner is likelly doubling it rather than RHO raising. You can bid 2♣ then if you wish. Huh? If partner has four hearts, and Opener has at most four hearts, then Responder has four hearts also. I think the odds of a raise are actually quite high. I also have too much strength to expect a good chance that partner will double 1♥. He looks to be average, IMO. So, I still think passing leaves us with a what-to-do problem over 2♥. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aguahombre Posted August 10, 2009 Report Share Posted August 10, 2009 So, I still think passing leaves us with a what-to-do problem over 2♥.that hasn't happened yet. And if it does, what to i do about it? The green card is fine. I haven't used many of them yet. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phil Posted August 10, 2009 Report Share Posted August 10, 2009 you are buying the 1♥ scape from a player with 4 cards at most too soon Ken. Even if you get it, partner is likelly doubling it rather than RHO raising. You can bid 2♣ then if you wish. Huh? If partner has four hearts, and Opener has at most four hearts, then Responder has four hearts also. I think the odds of a raise are actually quite high. I also have too much strength to expect a good chance that partner will double 1♥. He looks to be average, IMO. So, I still think passing leaves us with a what-to-do problem over 2♥. What??! How many hearts can responder have here? Forget about opener. And they haven't run yet. And even if they do, I think the 1♥ run (as opposed to a SOS xx) followed by a 2♥ raise in a penalty sequence is just too far-fetched to worry about. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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