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1C-1S-X-1NT
X-2S-X-P
3C-P-3D-P
3S-X-P-P
4C-P-4H-P
5C-X-P-P
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There are several questionable calls in this auction, and it is
unclear which if any of the bids are forcing. Which calls do you most
disagree with?
I think the 2nd and 3rd doubles are clearly worst. After that, we each
thought the other person had a stronger hand than he actually had and
we got a bit carried away.
On another, somewhat related topic, 1m-1M-3NT does not show a balanced
hand of any strength - they're all covered by other bids. It shows a
long running suit with stoppers in the unbid suit. This is standard, I
think.
I understand the second double, but not the third.
ReplyDeleteIt shows a long running suit with stoppers in the unbid suit. This is standard, I think.
Yes.
Looking at South's hand, the intention of the third double seemed to bid "bid a red suit." I think that it should basically show strength (more than south actually had) and ask partner to do something intelligent. I think that the three club bid was appropriate to either meaning of the double, and I think that the three diamond bid was injudicious.
ReplyDelete"seemed to be", not "seemed to bid."
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