Fluffy Posted November 13, 2004 Report Share Posted November 13, 2004 [hv=d=n&v=e&s=sq104hakqd753c1083]133|100|Scoring: MPN - E - S - Wps -ps -ps -1NT2♦*-3NT-??[/hv] 2♦= ♥ 1 suiter. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jtfanclub Posted November 13, 2004 Report Share Posted November 13, 2004 Sorry, misread the question. The hearts block. You'd be better off with AKx. Doesn't matter- I would never X. Dummy's likely bid 3NT with a long minor he's hoping to run. Doubling gives a possibility of them shifting to 5m which will likely make. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pclayton Posted November 13, 2004 Report Share Posted November 13, 2004 I would ask the opponents if 3N shows or denies a heart stopper for starters. Seems like a normal Lebensohl 3N where 3N denies a stop. Yes I know that the auction is a little different given that 2♦ shows hearts; but it should be a natural auction. If 3N denies a stop, I quietly pass and let them find their fit at the 4 level. If it is supposed to show a stop, I'm doubling. If RHO runs after LHO says it shows a stop, I call the cops. I think pard has an entry or two, even if they have their expected combined 25-26, so they are not running 9 tricks here. No reason to think 3N is 'gambling' here. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flytoox Posted November 13, 2004 Report Share Posted November 13, 2004 If dbl is a 'lead-ur-suit'dbl, then I will put it on. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
luke warm Posted November 13, 2004 Report Share Posted November 13, 2004 4♥ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HeartA Posted November 13, 2004 Report Share Posted November 13, 2004 Double, telling partner to lead ♥, whether they run or not. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flame Posted November 13, 2004 Report Share Posted November 13, 2004 4♠ :lol: My guess is partner has 6 card spade suit and short heart.Just kidding i wouldnt dare to bid 4S just pass and hope for best. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
whereagles Posted November 13, 2004 Report Share Posted November 13, 2004 More important than what opps play, is who is pard :lol: Some pards I'd double, others I'd bid 4H, others I'd pass... on spot! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fluffy Posted November 13, 2004 Author Report Share Posted November 13, 2004 I hate to say thjese, but your partner on this board is myself. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
whereagles Posted November 13, 2004 Report Share Posted November 13, 2004 Well, I think I abstain then :lol: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
the hog Posted November 13, 2004 Report Share Posted November 13, 2004 4H. It would not surprise me if both contracts make. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
luke warm Posted November 14, 2004 Report Share Posted November 14, 2004 I hate to say thjese, but your partner on this board is myself. if that case i might not bid 4♥... much rather find some way to make you declarer :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Free Posted November 14, 2004 Report Share Posted November 14, 2004 [hv=d=n&v=e&s=sq104hakqd753c1083]133|100|Scoring: MPN - E - S - Wps -ps -ps -1NT2♦*-3NT-??[/hv] 2♦= ♥ 1 suiter. I can clearly see what the problem is: you have only 12 cards. My move is to call the TD, and get 60% if one of my opps has 14 cards ;) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flame Posted November 14, 2004 Report Share Posted November 14, 2004 [hv=d=n&v=e&s=sq104hakqd753c1083]133|100|Scoring: MPN - E - S - Wps -ps -ps -1NT2♦*-3NT-??[/hv] 2♦= ♥ 1 suiter. I can clearly see what the problem is: you have only 12 cards. My move is to call the TD, and get 60% if one of my opps has 14 cards :D Lol you are always the one to find this, i think it got something to do with the phtographics abilities we talked about at other thread. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fluffy Posted November 14, 2004 Author Report Share Posted November 14, 2004 ooooopsI overlooked the ♣7 :-( These was the full hand: [hv=d=n&v=e&n=s98xhj10xxxxdjxcxx&w=sakxhxxdaqxxxckjx&e=sjxxxhxxdkxxcaqxx&s=sq10xhakqdxxxc10xxx]399|300|Scoring: MP[/hv] Not only the 4♥ was getting a top with -500, but also doinganything else was leading to a bottom, everyone made -630 after ♥ lead, but your clever partner didn´t feel any need on leading such worthless suit if you passed and led wich at start looked promising ♠9 for -660. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jtfanclub Posted November 15, 2004 Report Share Posted November 15, 2004 [hv=d=n&v=e&n=s98xhj10xxxxdjxcxx&w=sakxhxxdaqxxxckjx&e=sjxxxhxxdkxxcaqxx&s=sq10xhakqdxxxc10xxx]399|300|Scoring: MP[/hv] OK, now one of you experts explain to me why they can't make 5 diamonds. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pclayton Posted November 15, 2004 Report Share Posted November 15, 2004 Dealer: North Vul: E/W Scoring: MP ♠ 98x ♥ J10xxxx ♦ Jx ♣ xx ♠ AKx ♥ xx ♦ AQxxx ♣ KJx ♠ Jxxx ♥ xx ♦ Kxx ♣ AQxx ♠ Q10x ♥ AKQ ♦ xxx ♣ 10xxx OK, now one of you experts explain to me why they can't make 5 diamonds. ....or 4N, 5♣ and 4♠ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
the hog Posted November 15, 2004 Report Share Posted November 15, 2004 With all due respect Fluffy, if you bid 2H on rubbish like that your partner will fond it difficult to ever trust your bids again. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fluffy Posted November 15, 2004 Author Report Share Posted November 15, 2004 I know Ron, I know :lol:, but passed hand at this vulnerability I felt like it...., when I get these feelings I´ve learnt to make them as quickly as possible, so opponents will trust me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gerben47 Posted November 15, 2004 Report Share Posted November 15, 2004 Opps don't know hearts are blocked, so you ask if 3NT shows or denies a stopper. If he says 'denies a stopper' you double. They will probably play 4♦ (-150) or 5♦ (-600) which is a top. If he says 'shows a stopper' you bid 4♥. You will have been misinformed though, dunno what the consequence will be but can not be worse for us than the actual score. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EarlPurple Posted November 16, 2004 Report Share Posted November 16, 2004 3NT is making 10 tricks, 5 of a minor makes 11 but that's not as good a MP score for them and this is MP. However I think if 3NT is specifically denying a stop they are going to run out anyway even if I pass. Other tables won't have got the overcall and would be playing in 3NT. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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