mr1303 Posted August 24, 2004 Report Share Posted August 24, 2004 My partner and I play relays after a strong 1C opening and a positive response. During a relay, oppos may make a lead directional double. How should we continue after this E.g. 1C (P) 1S (P)1NT (P) 2C (X) 1C is 16+, 1S 4+ hearts unbal, 1NT relay, 2C = hearts and diamonds What would be the best meaning for pass, redouble and 2D? Thanks for your thoughts Mark Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
the hog Posted August 24, 2004 Report Share Posted August 24, 2004 Playing a full relay system you can play:pass = 1st step, bid = 2nd step and xx is to play if relayer thinks this is ok. We have got some great scores here from those who like to make fatuous doubles on QJxxx or similar. another alternative: Pass = step 1xx = no stopper in that suit, now step = relay up one stepnormal bid = normal response and a stopper The above scheme is better in good competition, the first scheme is better if you are playing against weaker opps. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Free Posted August 24, 2004 Report Share Posted August 24, 2004 Yeah, the way I play with Richard is: pass = step 1step 1 = step 2... XX = suggests to play here, have some overtricks and get a real nice score I also had some nice scores: 2♥**+1 or so in a 3-2 fit while there was no slam :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pclayton Posted August 25, 2004 Report Share Posted August 25, 2004 We dont play a relay system, per se, but employ a lot of precision asking bids. Over suit interference, we use DPP1 (double - penalty, pass - 1st step). Over doubles, we use ROP1. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
helene_t Posted August 25, 2004 Report Share Posted August 25, 2004 Against a lead-directing X on Stayman, rdbl shows that a suit contract could better be played on partners hand. I think this situation is similar. Then Pass is neutral (p can repeat his question with rdbl), other response show that a suit contract should be played on opener's hand. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1eyedjack Posted August 25, 2004 Report Share Posted August 25, 2004 I have a "meta" agreement with some partners that sitting immediately over a double by opponents, especially one that indicates a suit holding in the suit doubled (ie for a lead), then: Pass = Guard (then XX puts us back onto previous track)XX = Stack of trumps (contract suggestion)Bid = as without the double but without guard. Simple, unambiguous, probably not the best agreement in all circumstances. It is surprising how often the XX as come up. Players seem to double on Qxxxx these days. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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