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Interesting decision from BBF vs JEC Oct. 4 2014


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Was fun to play with Timo today. I had a few interesting decisions.

 

R/w alqxxxxx x Axx x

 

P p 1d ?

 

R/r

 

X Q9xx A9xxx kxx.

 

1d 1s x 2s

P p ?

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As a typical lazy student, I checked the hand records instead of answering. Partner actually opened 1 instead of 1 on the second hand and we are unfavourable. I.e.:

 

[hv=pc=n&s=s2hq962da9872ck64&d=n&v=n&b=5&a=1c1sd2spp?]300|400[/hv]

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1st hand: easy 4, I think.

 

2nd hand: Pard rates to have 12-14 bal or some irregular min with 5+ clubs. Both dbl and 3 are options here, but I think dbl is better because if you bid 3 and find, say, a 4315 across, it's gonna be a mess.

 

Note: 3 should be taken as canapé, i.e. weakish 45 reds, not some strong variant, which can be bid in other ways.

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On the first one I would bid 4.

 

On the second one I think 2NT ought to show this hand but without that agreement I would double. Partner's most likely holding is 4333 opposite which I want to pass at imps, but he could have as much as 16(17?) with five clubs and four spades.

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With AKQxxxxx in spades and a side ace I Think a take-out double stands out, If you bid a direct 4S partner has no chance to guess your hand. Don´t forget spades is the boss suit.

 

On a good day partner might guess that when you jump to 4 at unfavourable vulnerability you hold a long spade suit with lots of playing strength.

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