JT AQJ65 8743 74
#2
Posted 2013-February-18, 10:04
George Carlin
#3
Posted 2013-February-18, 10:26
If its good enough to overcall with, then its good enough to open 3rd seat.
#4
Posted 2013-February-18, 11:18
#5
Posted 2013-February-18, 11:31
George Carlin
#6
Posted 2013-February-18, 12:31
straube, on 2013-February-18, 11:18, said:
Yes. This is the opponent's deal, and at least I have the JT.
#8
Posted 2013-February-18, 18:15
#9
Posted 2013-February-19, 22:45
#10
Posted 2013-February-28, 06:27
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#11
Posted 2013-February-28, 07:05
BillPatch, on 2013-February-19, 22:45, said:
smh...
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#12
Posted 2013-February-28, 10:46
#14
Posted 2013-February-28, 12:14
I'm sorry I don't have any simulations or journal articles to back this up.
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#15
Posted 2013-February-28, 12:23
BillPatch, on 2013-February-19, 22:45, said:
I think you got the auction wrong on hand 3, and the play wrong on hand 6.
#16
Posted 2013-February-28, 14:32
#17
Posted 2013-February-28, 17:32
1H is less dangerous (esp if playing strong club implies lightish openings...specifically if partner is unlikely or won't have a balanced 11 that will bid 2N in some auctions) imo, but will also screw them up in the play much more since they will be more likely to play you for honors and misguess the hand.
1H also has the same lead directing benefits of 2H, the only thing it misses is the direct preemption being more likely to make them land in a bad spot (esp if it's a partscore hand). I don't think this benefit has enough upside to compensate for the downsides, but others might disagree obviously.
I would either pass or bid 1H, depending on a variety of factors, but I would usually bid 1H.
#19
Posted 2013-March-01, 01:30
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to win do we need to very often open 1h or 2h and lose with pass?
If pass here is losing bridge, should not that be taught as standard?
I mean look at all the posts that dont pass. the major vote is nonpass.
#20
Posted 2013-March-01, 02:08
neilkaz, on 2013-February-28, 10:51, said:
knew I was missing something
Still would open this with 2♥even with 5 but can see why others wouldn't