gnasher Posted May 13, 2011 Report Share Posted May 13, 2011 And the 100% play from HHx. That would give the other player Hx, but we already know that both small cards are on the left. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gnasher Posted May 13, 2011 Report Share Posted May 13, 2011 The other thing that is weird is while J9 are two equals they are not perceptively equal to the holder. To prevent declarer's exploiting this, the defender should follow this strategy:J9: Always play the 9J10: Always play the jack 109: Always play the 10 Of course, not all defenders understand this, and many (sensibly enough) don't care. However, when a defender plays specifically the ten you can't get any useful information - either he's correctly playing as above, or he's incorrectly playing randomly from J10/109. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bluecalm Posted May 13, 2011 Report Share Posted May 13, 2011 It seems that those long matches really wears players off - a lot of seemingly simple mistakes made by US anchor pairs. Maybe they should post on the forum too ;) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nige1 Posted May 13, 2011 Report Share Posted May 13, 2011 Who are the sponsors? Is there an all-pro or all-amateur team? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MickyB Posted May 13, 2011 Report Share Posted May 13, 2011 To prevent declarer's exploiting this, the defender should follow this strategy:J9: Always play the 9J10: Always play the jack 109: Always play the 10 Of course, not all defenders understand this, and many (sensibly enough) don't care. However, when a defender plays specifically the ten you can't get any useful information - either he's correctly playing as above, or he's incorrectly playing randomly from J10/109. Surely this strategy requires knowledge that declarer is missing JT9, and if you know that, you can randomise from all three holdings. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bluecalm Posted May 13, 2011 Report Share Posted May 13, 2011 24imps with 30 boards to go. Bathurst huge favorite now :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
qwery_hi Posted May 13, 2011 Report Share Posted May 13, 2011 24imps with 30 boards to go. Bathurst huge favorite now :) Whats the web page with the current scores? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bluecalm Posted May 14, 2011 Report Share Posted May 14, 2011 looks like 60 imps going into last segment. Owning reigning world champions like that must feel great. I am sure Lall - Grue performance will make Meckwell reconsider few things ;) 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrAce Posted May 14, 2011 Report Share Posted May 14, 2011 24imps with 30 boards to go. Bathurst huge favorite now :) For some people Bathurts was favourite even b4 the match started. Some of you may laugh at this but Nickel team did not win anything since last BB, in fact they were not even close to winning in main events most of the time since then. Of course it is hard for one to recall a match which is scheduled 100+ boards and Nickel lost but their recent performance was saying otherwise. And they are playing against a team which is way stronger than most people know of imo. My pd Aaron even put some money on bet on Bathurst team b4 they even started. My point is it was not a surprise for some people. They still have boards to play but i will be surprised if Nickel wins at this point. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aguahombre Posted May 14, 2011 Report Share Posted May 14, 2011 Both sides seem to have money on the Bathhurst team. Relax, post moderators...just humor. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
y66 Posted May 14, 2011 Report Share Posted May 14, 2011 Congrats to Bathurst team. Nice playing! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zasanya Posted May 14, 2011 Report Share Posted May 14, 2011 Good Luck Justine.May you continue to be in the zone. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
han Posted May 14, 2011 Report Share Posted May 14, 2011 Congrats Justin, keep it up tomorrow! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
inquiry Posted May 14, 2011 Report Share Posted May 14, 2011 Congrats Justin, keep it up tomorrow! Some business to do first, but I predict Justin/Joe matchup against Fred/Brad in two days. Well done for teams Diamond and Bathhurst. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JLOGIC Posted May 14, 2011 Report Share Posted May 14, 2011 Thanks all, I made the worst lead ever today vs a doubled slam but my teammates played great and carried me :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JLOGIC Posted May 14, 2011 Report Share Posted May 14, 2011 For some people Bathurts was favourite even b4 the match started. Some of you may laugh at this but Nickel team did not win anything since last BB, in fact they were not even close to winning in main events most of the time since then. Of course it is hard for one to recall a match which is scheduled 100+ boards and Nickel lost but their recent performance was saying otherwise. And they are playing against a team which is way stronger than most people know of imo. My pd Aaron even put some money on bet on Bathurst team b4 they even started. My point is it was not a surprise for some people. They still have boards to play but i will be surprised if Nickel wins at this point. To put into perspective the experience difference of their team and ours at this level, no one on our team had ever even PLAYED a 100+ board match before this tourney I think. The Nickell team on the other hand had not missed qualifying for a BB in 16 years (which is longer than I've even played bridge). They are an amazingly successful and experienced team and deserve due credit imo. Also, gotta say I played 6 sets and all vs meckwell, and that is the most exhausted I've ever been from bridge. They really apply a ton of pressure and pretty much always make the hardest play on defense/as declarer. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aguahombre Posted May 14, 2011 Report Share Posted May 14, 2011 Thanks all, I made the worst lead ever today vs a doubled slam but my teammates played great and carried me :)Maybe true about the lead. But I was watching you at the Meckwell vs you table. Your side made many fewer obvious blunders, and were pretty solid throughout. My better half watched Ham/Z, and thought something was off, there. But, that doesn't detract from a great triumph....keep it up. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mfa1010 Posted May 14, 2011 Report Share Posted May 14, 2011 Congratulations, great win. Fully deserved from what I saw. Good luck today - I'm rooting for you. ;) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
andy_h Posted May 14, 2011 Report Share Posted May 14, 2011 Congrats and keep it up! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hrothgar Posted May 14, 2011 Report Share Posted May 14, 2011 Congratulations! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
whereagles Posted May 14, 2011 Report Share Posted May 14, 2011 gogogo justin! You and Grue are playing great. Btw, good lead dbl vs meck's 3NT on segment 7. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hanoi5 Posted May 14, 2011 Report Share Posted May 14, 2011 A great job, Justin and his team. This was the team winning the BB two years ago, no matter what anyone says it's a tough team to beat for 6 youngsters, go, go,go! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bluecalm Posted May 14, 2011 Report Share Posted May 14, 2011 Congrats ! I watched most of the hands and you guys are playing great. Good luck in qualifying to BB :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kenberg Posted May 14, 2011 Report Share Posted May 14, 2011 Congratulations. The fact that mistakes are made at the highest levels shows what a wonderful and complex game this is. For many of us, being in the same room with the Nickell team would be a memorable experience. Beating them? Not in our dreams. Best wishes as you go forward. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cherdano Posted May 14, 2011 Report Share Posted May 14, 2011 Two down, two to go. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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