eagles123 Posted August 15, 2015 Report Share Posted August 15, 2015 Imps Souths problem [hv=pc=n&s=shj843dakqj7caqj2&d=e&v=e&b=6&a=1h]133|200[/hv] your bid? Norths Problem [hv=pc=n&n=sjt95ha6dt9ckt873&d=e&v=e&b=6&a=1h2dp]133|200[/hv] your bid? thanks, Eagles Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gordontd Posted August 15, 2015 Report Share Posted August 15, 2015 Imps Souths problem [hv=pc=n&s=shj843dakqj7caqj2&d=e&v=e&b=6&a=1h]133|200[/hv] your bid? I tend to pass these hands, intending to double spades when it comes back to me, but of course it can go wrong.Norths Problem [hv=pc=n&n=sjt95ha6dt9ckt873&d=e&v=e&b=6&a=1h2dp]133|200[/hv] your bid? Might we not be in a better position if the opening bid had been passed round to me? Presumably we would balance here? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BillPatch Posted August 15, 2015 Report Share Posted August 15, 2015 South's problem 2NT intending to cue bid the spade void if partner makes a weak pref. Sure, we will often end up in wrong minor. After making this choice, I peek and see that opposite this advancer we end up in a good club slam. I actually chose it without peaking! North's problem: pass: WTP? I can't guess a possible missbid here. Actually, my partner has seen my unusuals at this vulnerability, might end up in game. Still, a NV game swing for us! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BillPatch Posted August 15, 2015 Report Share Posted August 15, 2015 PS: I saw the first hand before I answered the second. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mr1303 Posted August 16, 2015 Report Share Posted August 16, 2015 I can well imagine this one going (1H) 2D float. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zelandakh Posted August 17, 2015 Report Share Posted August 17, 2015 Once upon a time a hand with 8 PTs started with a double. It is an agreement thing where the top end of an overcall comes. Old-fashioned pairs have an advantage on this hand but a disadvantage on others. Pay your money, take your choice. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
phil_20686 Posted August 17, 2015 Report Share Posted August 17, 2015 Both hands had a really tough problem here. The north hand cannot really afford to double and have it come back in 4S, so its 2D or pass. The other hand has a real struggle about whether to float 2d or pass. I think in this situation I would have maybe tried 3D. Really hate it, but its much too dangerous to pass at IMPS after south has passed, there is a pretty strong indication that partner has a decent hand. 3D doesnt show too much, although my trumps are obv bad, but if he bids 3N I will be very happy with an extra heart stop. If he bids 3H I can bid 3N happily myself. So 2D p 3D still leaves overcaller with an awful problem. I mean, I might well have tried 5D now. You basically have no idea what to bid and no more space. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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