paulg Posted February 1, 2013 Report Share Posted February 1, 2013 In the run up to the Home Internationals in March I am running a number of matches for the Scotland team. Would a team of forum members like to take them on? Twenty-four boards on Monday 11 February starting at 1900 GMT, 2000 CET, 1400 EST. There is one regular forum member in the Scotland team (phil_20686). Thanks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gszes Posted February 1, 2013 Report Share Posted February 1, 2013 count me in if needed Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
diana_eva Posted February 4, 2013 Report Share Posted February 4, 2013 I'm in. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
paulg Posted February 4, 2013 Author Report Share Posted February 4, 2013 Another two players would be helpful. Anyone else interested? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gwnn Posted February 4, 2013 Report Share Posted February 4, 2013 I can make it (barely - if you find another two players I'd be happy to let them). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fluffy Posted February 5, 2013 Report Share Posted February 5, 2013 I can play from 20:00 CET till 22:00 CET and would like to do so. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chasetb Posted February 7, 2013 Report Share Posted February 7, 2013 I'm in. Even if I'm not selected, I'll be on BBO just in case somebody doesn't or can't show up. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cherdano Posted February 7, 2013 Report Share Posted February 7, 2013 Do I lose my work permit if I root for BBF? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
paulg Posted February 7, 2013 Author Report Share Posted February 7, 2013 Do I lose my work permit if I root for BBF?I think it would be safer just to boo the pair from Glasgow. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
paulg Posted February 8, 2013 Author Report Share Posted February 8, 2013 I wish to accommodate a Welsh pair needing the practice so I propose that Fluffy and Diana Eva play the first twelve boards and chasetb and gzses the second twelve. Since the Scottish pairs are not quick this also addresses Fluffy's time constraints. Hope this is okay with everyone :) Thanks Paul Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
diana_eva Posted February 8, 2013 Report Share Posted February 8, 2013 Thanks. Happy to play with Fluffy. Not sure he's so happy :D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cherdano Posted February 8, 2013 Report Share Posted February 8, 2013 I think it would be safer just to boo the pair from Glasgow.They let pairs from Glasgow play for Scotland?? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
paulg Posted February 8, 2013 Author Report Share Posted February 8, 2013 Thanks. Happy to play with Fluffy. Not sure he's so happy :DUnfortunately Fluffy now has a real session so cannot play, but gwnn has confirmed that he is free to play with you #plancomingbacktogether Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
diana_eva Posted February 8, 2013 Report Share Posted February 8, 2013 Unfortunately Fluffy now has a real session so cannot play, but gwnn has confirmed that he is free to play with you #plancomingbacktogether Great :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chasetb Posted February 11, 2013 Report Share Posted February 11, 2013 Well, unfortunately BBF lost, and I'll take the blame on it. One hand I played extremely poorly after making a poor decision, and the other hand I made a bad (horrible? wimpy? stupid?) decision. [hv=pc=n&s=skt853h6dkj4cqj98&d=e&v=n&b=2&a=pp4hpp]133|200[/hv] What would you do? If you are a non-passer, how much weaker / less shape would the hand have to be for you to not compete? Here is the board: http://tinyurl.com/c6uj3h4 On a side note, since I've taken the blame, would you take any action with the North hand? If you said no, how much stronger / more shape would the hand need before you take any action? If you said yes, how much weaker / less shape would the hand need to be before you pass? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
paulg Posted February 11, 2013 Author Report Share Posted February 11, 2013 Many thanks to Chase and Diana for playing this evening and providing a good test for their opponents. The difference was only fifteen imps and, of course, Chase was not the only one who made a mistake - actually he made fewer than others. On his hand aboveI thought Diana might double and expected Chase to do so. But I was watching and we all know how biased you can be in this situation. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jallerton Posted February 12, 2013 Report Share Posted February 12, 2013 Well, unfortunately BBF lost, and I'll take the blame on it. One hand I played extremely poorly after making a poor decision, and the other hand I made a bad (horrible? wimpy? stupid?) decision. [hv=pc=n&s=skt853h6dkj4cqj98&d=e&v=n&b=2&a=pp4hpp]133|200[/hv] What would you do? If you are a non-passer, how much weaker / less shape would the hand have to be for you to not compete? Here is the board: http://tinyurl.com/c6uj3h4 On a side note, since I've taken the blame, would you take any action with the North hand? If you said no, how much stronger / more shape would the hand need before you take any action? If you said yes, how much weaker / less shape would the hand need to be before you pass? I would pass out 4♥. I need more defence (aces) to double, as partner will pass much of the time. I need much more playing strength to bid 4♠ by myself. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mbodell Posted February 12, 2013 Report Share Posted February 12, 2013 [hv=pc=n&s=skt853h6dkj4cqj98&d=e&v=n&b=2&a=pp4hpp]133|200[/hv] What would you do? If you are a non-passer, how much weaker / less shape would the hand have to be for you to not compete? Here is the board: http://tinyurl.com/c6uj3h4 For me this would be a WTP pass. Although looking more closely I suppose with E a passed hand the likelihood you go for a phone number is lowered, but I still can't imagine acting. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MickyB Posted February 12, 2013 Report Share Posted February 12, 2013 Auto-double for me. We can easily be making game or taking a penalty, the upside is just way bigger than the downside. I generally think max passed hands should be aggressive where reasonable to take a bit of pressure off partner. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gszes Posted February 14, 2013 Report Share Posted February 14, 2013 I wish to accommodate a Welsh pair needing the practice so I propose that Fluffy and Diana Eva play the first twelve boards and chasetb and gzses the second twelve. Since the Scottish pairs are not quick this also addresses Fluffy's time constraints. Hope this is okay with everyone :) Thanks Paul My hublest apologies i scanned this quickly saw welsh pair along with fluffy and diana eva and quit reading I would have been more than happy toplay :(((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((( Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
paulg Posted February 15, 2013 Author Report Share Posted February 15, 2013 My hublest apologies i scanned this quickly saw welsh pair along with fluffy and diana eva and quit reading I would have been more than happy toplay :((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((No worries, Diana played well for the entire match. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JLOGIC Posted February 15, 2013 Report Share Posted February 15, 2013 I'm in the middle of the WTP pass and WTP Xers. I just think you need more quick tricks though so I'd probably pass but obviously bidding could work well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
diana_eva Posted February 15, 2013 Report Share Posted February 15, 2013 This was pretty much a matter of not knowing each other's style. It was the first time Chase played with me and he couldn't be sure I can have that type of hand and pass over 4H. I would probably pass too in his place, but x with my regular pd, where I know what he passes with, and expects me to balance if I have any excuse at all to do so. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Codo Posted February 15, 2013 Report Share Posted February 15, 2013 I think doubling will win more often then it will cost. But if it will cost, it will cost a fortune, so it is close. If this was the worst mistake in 24 hands, you play better then me and most players I know. I guess I had tried 4 ♠ with my standard partner- as I did not open, this cannot be a one suiter. This will be horrible if partner was going to pass a reopening double but will usually work well if he holds 3 spades... With an unknown partner I had doubled. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lesh Posted February 24, 2013 Report Share Posted February 24, 2013 Well, unfortunately BBF lost, and I'll take the blame on it. One hand I played extremely poorly after making a poor decision, and the other hand I made a bad (horrible? wimpy? stupid?) decision. [hv=pc=n&s=skt853h6dkj4cqj98&d=e&v=n&b=2&a=pp4hpp]133|200[/hv] What would you do? If you are a non-passer, how much weaker / less shape would the hand have to be for you to not compete? Here is the board: http://tinyurl.com/c6uj3h4 On a side note, since I've taken the blame, would you take any action with the North hand? If you said no, how much stronger / more shape would the hand need before you take any action? If you said yes, how much weaker / less shape would the hand need to be before you pass? I would have opened 1♠ in the first place. If I was 6-4 I might have given it a go with this hand. Otherwise a 5♠ card spade suit if I am to dbl I will prefer to have some 2.5 tricks in defence :) But then again everything can always go wrong :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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