chasetb Posted February 20, 2013 Report Share Posted February 20, 2013 http://tinyurl.com/apqu48k My X isn't ideal, but why is GIB pulling it with balanced garbage? I would have expected Pass to be the first choice (though I admit I don't know GIB at all), second option would be 1♥. This goes even without the XX, as I would expect 2♣ in this situation to always be 5+ Clubs. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CamHenry Posted February 20, 2013 Report Share Posted February 20, 2013 http://tinyurl.com/apqu48k My X isn't ideal, but why is GIB pulling it with balanced garbage? I would have expected Pass to be the first choice (though I admit I don't know GIB at all), second option would be 1♥. This goes even without the XX, as I would expect 2♣ in this situation to always be 5+ Clubs. For many pairs, passing in this situation is still a penalty pass: "I don't care that responder is showing strength, I reckon we've got them beat". One of the primary arguments in favour of this decision is that otherwise it's all too easy to psych the XX, and make oppo have a very difficult position. Sure, GIB should probably bid 1♥ here as the lesser of evils: but that's a different topic. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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