dboxley Posted September 26, 2011 Report Share Posted September 26, 2011 Percentage of blame and worst call(s) [hv=pc=n&s=skq9754h3dj954c84&n=s2hq64dakqt76cakt&d=w&v=0&b=8&a=1h2d2h2s3h3np4dppp]266|200[/hv] MP's Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aguahombre Posted September 26, 2011 Report Share Posted September 26, 2011 South did very well....final pass by North wasn't thinking. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cyberyeti Posted September 26, 2011 Report Share Posted September 26, 2011 South did very well....final pass by North wasn't thinking. Seconded. We have a meta agreement that where 3N is bid to play other than via a lebensohl sequence that denies a stop, removal to 4m without it being doubled is forcing. N's hand is huge, replace S's KQ with A10 and you're making a slam, bid at least 5♦ (I'd probably try 5♣ on the way). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zelandakh Posted September 26, 2011 Report Share Posted September 26, 2011 I am not sure I like any of North's calls. 2D is the best of the 3 although it will be too strong for many. 3NT on Qxx with the opps representing a 9 card fit is hopeful. Passing a 4m take-out of 3NT opposite an unlimited partner is almost criminal. I am not sure this is a serious ATB topic so much as a "look how bad my partner was" thread. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Finch Posted September 26, 2011 Report Share Posted September 26, 2011 I think there's plenty of blame to go round.Personally I don't play 2S as forcing, and I don't think it's normal to play it as forcing (there was a thread on this earlier with very mixed opinions). I don't want 2S to end the auction, and I want partner to know of my diamond fit at once, so I think 3S fit is a better call. If I'm not playing fit bids, I'd cue hearts. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jmcw Posted September 26, 2011 Report Share Posted September 26, 2011 North's 3NT seems a bit speculative given the opponenets bid and raise of ♥.South might have bid 3♠ at his first turn to show a fit (my pref).However, on the auction I see no justification for South's 4♦ bid. Therefore, the final contract should have been 3NT. ATB for not reaching 5♦, pretty much all North. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Onedown Posted September 27, 2011 Report Share Posted September 27, 2011 Not doubling 1 ♥ is where everything starts. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dboxley Posted September 27, 2011 Author Report Share Posted September 27, 2011 Not doubling 1 ♥ is where everything starts. Do you mean that North should double 1H and hear it go 4S by partner? North certainly has a problem over 1H but I don't think double is the answer. 3NT is a possibility but I like the 2D bid fine. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aguahombre Posted September 27, 2011 Report Share Posted September 27, 2011 2D was fine. A certain prominent Vugraph commentator ---known for his use of overstrength 2/1 minor-suit overcalls in addition to his understrength preempts, would have approved. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gszes Posted September 27, 2011 Report Share Posted September 27, 2011 Percentage of blame and worst call(s) [hv=pc=n&s=skq9754h3dj954c84&n=s2hq64dakqt76cakt&d=w&v=0&b=8&a=1h2d2h2s3h3np4dppp]266|200[/hv] MP's assuming we cant use a 3s fit showing bid --------- then 3n is a terrible callfollowed by another horrid call 4d which shows a complete lack of trust of partners ability to bid. what is is n supposed to do with sayx AQ KQJTxx ATx they bid 2d and after 2h 2s 3h they rightfully bid 3n only to hear acckk 4d?????. ANYWAY-- over 3h the best shot is probably a cards showing X that expresses doubt aboutnt or spades and shows extra values. NOW responder can easily bid 3s to show a 6 bagger and NOW n could bid 3n (with their speculative stopper) and Sknowing N doesnt have a load of heart values "runs" to 4d (with spade A vs KQI would "run" to 5d) and N should realize s hates nt due to shortness and havelittle trouble with bidding 5d. Note how the X allows for a ton of useful information to get exchanged which(as usual) helps lead the partnership to a superior contract). Anyone playing x over 3h as penalty are probably still waiting for thex AQJ Axxxxx Axx to show up and even then hoping the heart K is with rho. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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