phil_20686 Posted August 21, 2012 Report Share Posted August 21, 2012 Looks to me like east ha a normal 3d bid at these colours, that gives NS a real problem. North still has to double to bring hearts into the picture, and south now faces a real dilemma. Bidding 3N will look ridiculous if north is 5413 and the cash the first gazillion diamond tricks. If instead south bids 4c, he could easily be going past the last making spot when north has some help in the diamond suit. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
han Posted August 21, 2012 Report Share Posted August 21, 2012 :P Sorry to have confused you by going from the specific to the general case in the same paragraph. Not good writing at all. As you can see, on the actual hand declarer wins five diamond tricks - we have to lead trumps for him lest he ruff two clubs in the dummy. Partner did not have a penalty pass, did he? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gnasher Posted August 21, 2012 Report Share Posted August 21, 2012 East's 2D is dubious? What should easy do, jump to 3D?That would have been my choice. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
han Posted August 21, 2012 Report Share Posted August 21, 2012 Perhaps mine too, but I suspect that jdeegan thinks that east should pass. I would rather overcall 2D than pass. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bluecalm Posted August 21, 2012 Report Share Posted August 21, 2012 Decided to take the sure plus. Are you sure the plus is so sure with Jxx of diamonds and minimum hand ? :)Passing this double is huge blunder. You rarely see mistake that big (in terms of EV imps) in bidding barring total brain farts and system forgets. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phil Posted August 21, 2012 Report Share Posted August 21, 2012 Are you sure the plus is so sure with Jxx of diamonds and minimum hand ? :)Passing this double is huge blunder. You rarely see mistake that big (in terms of EV imps) in bidding barring total brain farts and system forgets. Maybe not, but 14 of 48 think that his partner should not be doubling with an obvious double, so I suppose that makes him feel better passing with Jxx. This thread should be cleaned and burned. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
billw55 Posted August 21, 2012 Report Share Posted August 21, 2012 Maybe not, but 14 of 48 think that his partner should not be doubling with an obvious double, I was one of the 14, but I think I was clear that this was based on conditions (BBO pickup partner). 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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