diana_eva Posted August 1, 2016 Report Share Posted August 1, 2016 IMPs. Would you bid? [hv=pc=n&s=SQJT43HK87DKJ9CQ5&d=w&v=n&a=PP2H?]200|300[/hv] Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cyberyeti Posted August 1, 2016 Report Share Posted August 1, 2016 I wouldn't at IMPs, I think it's closer at MPs. If we have game on partner will bid. Also if I pass in tempo, there is less need for W to barrage if he's thinking about it. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ahydra Posted August 1, 2016 Report Share Posted August 1, 2016 My partner probably would, and I'd moan at him afterwards for it :) We have an extremely low ODR, seems clear to pass. ahydra Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ggwhiz Posted August 1, 2016 Report Share Posted August 1, 2016 Clear pass. We have no game and if lho is short in hearts our downside is either large enough in 2♠ or when partner bids/raises. My passed hand partner is very good at balancing when appropriate. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rmnka447 Posted August 1, 2016 Report Share Posted August 1, 2016 Pass. I agree with ggwhiz. While you want to compete for part scores at IMPs, you have to temper it with the potential for a number when vulnerable. There are too many losers and honor cards that are only possible slow winners to bid. If you bid, you are dependent on partner having cards to fill in the holes to make anything -- never a good position to be in. OTOH, if partner finds a way to reopen, you'll be well placed to make a bid. If RHO opponent had passed, would you open this hand? I'd pass with no problem and expect at worst to find no more than a small swing either way. So I see no reason to compete now. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
akwoo Posted August 1, 2016 Report Share Posted August 1, 2016 I would usually pass. But I've played with partners with the bravery of a dead rabbit, and I've also played with partners who don't understand the difference between actions in direct seat and actions in balancing seat. In those cases, I bid, even at IMPs. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jogs Posted August 1, 2016 Report Share Posted August 1, 2016 I wouldn't bid at imps. I wouldn't bid at pairs. I would only bid if opponents promise not to double and partner promise not to take my bid seriously.Now if the vulnerability were reversed I might be willing to bid. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kenrexford Posted August 2, 2016 Report Share Posted August 2, 2016 I dont see this as a matter of "enough" as much as a matter of need and reason. Partner as a passed hand will balance enough where bidding 2S myself is not needed when it would be nice. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phil Posted August 2, 2016 Report Share Posted August 2, 2016 I'd pass. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eagles123 Posted August 2, 2016 Report Share Posted August 2, 2016 I'll add my voice for pass Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SteveMoe Posted August 3, 2016 Report Share Posted August 3, 2016 Pass - no second thought. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gordontd Posted August 3, 2016 Report Share Posted August 3, 2016 I don't find it hard to construct hands for partner opposite which we would want to be in game, but I suppose that with most of them partner, having already passed, will re-open with a double. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cynac Posted August 5, 2016 Report Share Posted August 5, 2016 Too disciplined by half, you guys.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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