mr1303 Posted October 4, 2015 Report Share Posted October 4, 2015 Just been having a think about Lightner doubles. Do they actually give out a profit given that: a) It stops you doubling when it's going loads off if you want the normal lead, or the non-specified lead. b) Often, partner won't know what do lead.c) Opponents might be able to run.d) You might not get any more tricks other than the ruff you ask for a trick 1.e) Opponents might redouble. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
johnu Posted October 4, 2015 Report Share Posted October 4, 2015 Take 2 aspirins and get a good, long sleep and see if things look clearer in the morning :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smerriman Posted October 4, 2015 Report Share Posted October 4, 2015 Just been having a think about Lightner doubles. Do they actually give out a profit given that: a) It stops you doubling when it's going loads off if you want the normal lead, or the non-specified lead. b) Often, partner won't know what do lead.c) Opponents might be able to run.d) You might not get any more tricks other than the ruff you ask for a trick 1.e) Opponents might redouble. I guess it depends on the level of bridge. a) Good players shouldn't bid such a slam very often. If they did, be very happy with the undoubled penalty.b) The rules about what to lead are pretty straightforward.c,d,e) If the opponents are making a small slam despite losing an unexpected trick, they should have been bidding the grand slam. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ggwhiz Posted October 4, 2015 Report Share Posted October 4, 2015 I've seen both sides. One partner made me stop after a string of -550 vs, -460 but I also had a good one against 3nt with AK tight of rho's long suit and a KQJT on the side. They are worth it but there is a learning curve. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SteveMoe Posted October 5, 2015 Report Share Posted October 5, 2015 Yes.Just don't abuse them. Not a "silver hammer" (then everything looks like a nail). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
barmar Posted October 5, 2015 Report Share Posted October 5, 2015 Most of the problems you cite with Lightner doubles can be a problem at matchpoints. But at IMPs they're not as much of an issue. If they manage to make the contract anyway, the double bonus they get is not many IMPs compared to the potential gain if you do manage to set them. You're risking 280 point loss for 1080 gain. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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