chasetb Posted January 25, 2014 Report Share Posted January 25, 2014 Basic GIB, but passing here is criminal.[hv=pc=n&s=sat54hdjt97632c98&w=sq9763hqt4dq8ct42&n=skj8hk52dk54cakj6&e=s2haj98763dacq753&d=n&v=n&b=5&a=1c1hd2hppp]399|300[/hv] Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BillHiggin Posted January 25, 2014 Report Share Posted January 25, 2014 I agree!South should be taken out and shot! South's pass was, however, only the second worst choice of this auction. Apparently South has been taught (as have so many) that missing a possible 4-4 major fit is the end of the world. But, with 7-4 shape and a weakish hand, diamonds will play ever so much better (even if that possible 4-4 spade fit exists). A 2♦ call would work wonders. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
the_clown Posted January 25, 2014 Report Share Posted January 25, 2014 I agree!South should be taken out and shot! South's pass was, however, only the second worst choice of this auction. Apparently South has been taught (as have so many) that missing a possible 4-4 major fit is the end of the world. But, with 7-4 shape and a weakish hand, diamonds will play ever so much better (even if that possible 4-4 spade fit exists). A 2♦ call would work wonders. A2♦ call is forcing 1 round and promises at least some values. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cloa513 Posted January 25, 2014 Report Share Posted January 25, 2014 Classic GIB "thinking"- doesn't consider shape of hand so if you have 19 HCP and relatively flat which you open 1C, it responds 1H and you raise to 3H, it pass with awesome shape quality and 5 HCP which forces you to raise 4H even sometimes its not shapely so you go down. It considers 8 card solid diamond suit, the same as a normalish diamond response bid. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bbradley62 Posted January 26, 2014 Report Share Posted January 26, 2014 hmmm... I thought the crime was East's pass. And I'd like to know what a double by North would have shown. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
the hog Posted January 26, 2014 Report Share Posted January 26, 2014 I agree!South should be taken out and shot! South's pass was, however, only the second worst choice of this auction. Apparently South has been taught (as have so many) that missing a possible 4-4 major fit is the end of the world. But, with 7-4 shape and a weakish hand, diamonds will play ever so much better (even if that possible 4-4 spade fit exists). A 2♦ call would work wonders. So you would make a forcing bid on this hand on this hand? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steve2005 Posted January 28, 2014 Report Share Posted January 28, 2014 north passing with 19 pts is badnorth knows their pretty well game forced Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
helene_t Posted January 28, 2014 Report Share Posted January 28, 2014 North can always bid 2NT if double doesn't fit the bill. South's bidding is ok. The hand is too weak for a 2♦ bid which is almost GF in GIB's system. And as for his final pass: Why tempt partner to double 3♥ when it looks like they will make ten tricks? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1eyedjack Posted January 28, 2014 Report Share Posted January 28, 2014 And as for his final pass: Why tempt partner to double 3♥ when it looks like they will make ten tricks?Point. As shown time and time again in threads in this forum, GIB relies on opponents to balance in order to bid its games. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
johnu Posted January 29, 2014 Report Share Posted January 29, 2014 Upgrade from the basic GIB :rolleyes: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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