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jillybean, on 2026-May-13, 23:12, said:
Here's another one from tonight's TG
1♣ what else ?
Frightening, but pard had me covered
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Posted 2026-May-14, 00:00
1♣ what else ?
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Posted 2026-May-14, 00:09
Well, if youre playing strong nt, you have a balanced 15 count
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Posted 2026-May-14, 05:18
jillybean, on 2026-May-14, 00:09, said:
Well, if youre playing strong nt, you have a balanced 15 count
fortunately I'm not
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Posted 2026-May-14, 05:48
2♠ spades and a minor , I'll post the full hand soon
South at the OT also opened 1nt, west showed spades and a lower , NS did not have a good auction, ending in 6Dx
"And no matter what methods you play, it is essential, for anyone aspiring to learn to be a good player, to learn the importance of bidding shape properly. MikeH
"100% certain that many excellent players would disagree. This is far more about style/judgment than right vs. wrong." Fred
"Hysterical Raisins again - this time on the World stage, not just the ACBL" mycroft
"100% certain that many excellent players would disagree. This is far more about style/judgment than right vs. wrong." Fred
"Hysterical Raisins again - this time on the World stage, not just the ACBL" mycroft
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Posted 2026-May-14, 11:15
6NT is a great contract, but at IMPs what's wrong with 6♣?
I would not open this 1NT.
I would not open this 1NT.
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Posted 2026-May-14, 11:51
DavidKok, on 2026-May-14, 11:15, said:
6NT is a great contract, but at IMPs what's wrong with 6♣?
I would not open this 1NT.
I would not open this 1NT.
How do we get to 6♣ after I open 1nt?
"And no matter what methods you play, it is essential, for anyone aspiring to learn to be a good player, to learn the importance of bidding shape properly. MikeH
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Posted 2026-May-14, 12:00
jillybean, on 2026-May-14, 11:51, said:
How do we get to 6♣ after I open 1nt?
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Posted 2026-May-14, 19:40
DavidKok, on 2026-May-14, 12:00, said:
That's the point, by successfully concealing your six card suit, partner did not find out about your six card suit. Mission accomplished.
You may be able to get to 6♣ after opening 1♣, I doubt we club players would
1♣ (2♠) 3♠ (P)
3nt
With the QJT of clubs, you will be dragging me in the rest of the auction
1♣ (2♠) 3♦ (p)
3nt
"And no matter what methods you play, it is essential, for anyone aspiring to learn to be a good player, to learn the importance of bidding shape properly. MikeH
"100% certain that many excellent players would disagree. This is far more about style/judgment than right vs. wrong." Fred
"Hysterical Raisins again - this time on the World stage, not just the ACBL" mycroft
"100% certain that many excellent players would disagree. This is far more about style/judgment than right vs. wrong." Fred
"Hysterical Raisins again - this time on the World stage, not just the ACBL" mycroft
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Posted Yesterday, 06:18
1NT, then your auction.
And if North had less (and we a little more), we do still have ways of revealing our clubs (as 5+ within our Stayman or by bidding 5♣ over a quantitative 4NT).
And if North had less (and we a little more), we do still have ways of revealing our clubs (as 5+ within our Stayman or by bidding 5♣ over a quantitative 4NT).