1eyedjack Posted August 29, 2014 Report Share Posted August 29, 2014 [hv=sn=1eyedjack&s=SKJT8HDJ5CAKJ6542&wn=Robot&w=S4HKT954DK743C873&nn=Robot&n=SAQ32HQ876D62CQT9&en=Robot&e=S9765HAJ32DAQT98C&d=w&v=o&b=8&a=PP1D(Minor%20suit%20opening%20--%203+%20%21D%3B%2011-21%20HCP%3B%2012-22%20total%20points)2C(Two-level%20overcall%20--%205+%20%21C%3B%2010+%20HCP%3B%2011)2D(4+%20%21D%3B%206-10%20total%20points)3C(3+%20%21C%3B%2011-%20HCP%3B%207-12%20total%20points)3D(5+%20%21D%3B%2011+%20HCP%3B%2012-16%20total%20points)3S(5+%20%21C%3B%204+%20%21S%3B%2018%20total%20points)P4S(3+%20%21C%3B%204+%20%21S%3B%206-11%20HCP%3B%207-12%20total%20points)PPP&p=D3D2DAD5D9DJDKD6S4S2S9SJ&c=11]400|300[/hv] What is your preferred call as North (over 2D)? 3C (per GIB) or X? 3C worked out OK, but I worry. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Antrax Posted August 30, 2014 Report Share Posted August 30, 2014 Did you check that X is responsive here? Some GIB doubles are surprisingly penalty-oriented.(IOW, are you asking that they change the system or the rules DB?) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1eyedjack Posted August 30, 2014 Author Report Share Posted August 30, 2014 Other than mousing over alternatives in mid auction I am not skilful at finding detail of GIB system. And mousing over alternatives is not an option for seats other than my own. I am not aware of a complete database of bidding rules being available to the public. Some abridged system notes are available here: https://www.bridgeba...ystem_notes.php from which I quote "Negative X and Responsive X up to 3♠, Support X up to 2♥ (GIB may do support X with Kx)." I took this to mean that X would be responsive in my auction but I confess to doubts now. I am open to persuasion that we bid it the best way. In real life I think I would have X'd as North. But there is a case for giving immediate Club support if it does not deny this hand. You are better placed if there is no Major fit, while as this hand shows there may remain scope for finding an existing major fit, if South is strong enough (for game). PS only just re-read the above quote. Not keen on support X with Kx. GIB is prone to rebidding a 4 card suit opposite such a double. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iandayre Posted August 30, 2014 Report Share Posted August 30, 2014 I would certainly double, and I don't think it's close. I also agree that they should drop this idea of support doubles with Kx. There are many times when responder has no choice but to retreat to the 4-3 fit. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
georgi Posted September 1, 2014 Report Share Posted September 1, 2014 At the moment GIB uses Responsive double only with 2- cards in partner's suit. Obviously when both suits shown from partner and opponents are minors Responsive double would be profitable to be 3- and 4-4 Majors to pop-up. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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