BBO Discussion Forums: To double or not to double - BBO Discussion Forums

Jump to content

Page 1 of 1
  • You cannot start a new topic
  • You cannot reply to this topic

To double or not to double Is that the question?

Poll: To double or not to double (18 member(s) have cast votes)

You...

  1. Double, of course! (1 votes [5.56%])

    Percentage of vote: 5.56%

  2. Uhm, double? (1 votes [5.56%])

    Percentage of vote: 5.56%

  3. Pass, of course! (12 votes [66.67%])

    Percentage of vote: 66.67%

  4. Uhm, pass? (4 votes [22.22%])

    Percentage of vote: 22.22%

  5. Something else (0 votes [0.00%])

    Percentage of vote: 0.00%

Vote Guests cannot vote

#1 User is offline   Hanoi5 

  • PipPipPipPipPipPipPip
  • Group: Advanced Members
  • Posts: 4,083
  • Joined: 2006-August-31
  • Gender:Male
  • Location:Santiago, Chile
  • Interests:Bridge, Video Games, Languages, Travelling.

Posted 2010-November-25, 05:32



Why do you or do you not double?

The 1NT double was for penalties.

 wyman, on 2012-May-04, 09:48, said:

Also, he rates to not have a heart void when he leads the ♥3.


 rbforster, on 2012-May-20, 21:04, said:

Besides playing for fun, most people also like to play bridge to win


My YouTube Channel
0

#2 User is offline   Fluffy 

  • World International Master without a clue
  • PipPipPipPipPipPipPipPipPipPipPip
  • Group: Advanced Members
  • Posts: 17,404
  • Joined: 2003-November-13
  • Gender:Male
  • Location:madrid

Posted 2010-November-25, 06:21

Because partner has been joking again, maybe I should had voted for 5♣ rather than pass
BridgeGod: my personal website with interactive problems and articles
0

#3 User is offline   Free 

  • mmm Duvel
  • PipPipPipPipPipPipPipPipPipPip
  • Group: Advanced Members
  • Posts: 10,728
  • Joined: 2003-July-30
  • Gender:Male
  • Location:Belgium
  • Interests:Duvel, Whisky

Posted 2010-November-25, 06:25

Since my second pass (the one on 1NTx) isn't alerted, I guess it's a suggestion to play. Partner bid 2♣ exposing a psych, so why would I ever bid anything other than pass? :blink:
"It may be rude to leave to go to the bathroom, but it's downright stupid to sit there and piss yourself" - blackshoe
0

#4 User is online   Cyberyeti 

  • PipPipPipPipPipPipPipPipPipPipPip
  • Group: Advanced Members
  • Posts: 15,161
  • Joined: 2009-July-13
  • Location:England

Posted 2010-November-25, 06:32

What range was the 1N ?

If strong, it's more likely to be an outright psyche, if weak, it's more likely to be just a slight bend.

I think I have too many ♥ for this auction to make sense, so I'm passing.
0

#5 User is offline   OleBerg 

  • PipPipPipPipPipPip
  • Group: Advanced Members
  • Posts: 1,950
  • Joined: 2008-April-05
  • Gender:Male
  • Location:Copenhagen
  • Interests:Model-Railways.

Posted 2010-November-25, 06:50

This is a lead-problem.
_____________________________________

Do not underestimate the power of the dark side. Or the ninth trumph.

Best Regards Ole Berg

_____________________________________

We should always assume 2/1 unless otherwise stated, because:

- If the original poster didn't bother to state his system, that means that he thinks it's obvious what he's playing. The only people who think this are 2/1 players.

Gnasher
0

#6 User is offline   rhm 

  • PipPipPipPipPipPipPip
  • Group: Advanced Members
  • Posts: 3,092
  • Joined: 2005-June-27

Posted 2010-November-25, 07:28

My guess is you are playing a weak notrump. RHO had a good lead (solid or semisolid hearts) and not the normal quota of points for his double. Also partner might have psyched. Double is really bad here. It is for partner to decide whether to sacrifice in 5♣. You have given enough encouragement.
Pass stands out

Rainer Herrmann
0

#7 User is offline   han 

  • Under bidder
  • PipPipPipPipPipPipPipPipPipPip
  • Group: Advanced Members
  • Posts: 11,797
  • Joined: 2004-July-25
  • Gender:Male
  • Location:Amsterdam, the Netherlands

Posted 2010-November-25, 08:26

I don't think partner has psyched necessarily. He could have upgraded a 13- or 14- count with 5 or 6 clubs. It would be common to bid 2C on such a hand.

Either way we have a clear pass.
Please note: I am interested in boring, bog standard, 2/1.

- hrothgar
0

#8 User is offline   andy_h 

  • PipPipPipPipPipPip
  • Group: Advanced Members
  • Posts: 1,962
  • Joined: 2007-September-14
  • Location:Australia
  • Interests:The Universe, Traveling, Squash, and Scandinavia.

Posted 2010-November-25, 09:48

Don't really understand why this hand is posted. Don't know why we would ever consider doubling here when we don't even have a certain defensive trick. Partner has opened 1NT sure, and he can see his own hand too. I would have bid 2D however over the penalty double.
- Andy -

We are all connected to each other biologically, to the Earth chemically, and to the rest of the universe atomically.
We're in the universe, and the universe is in us.
0

#9 User is offline   mfa1010 

  • PipPipPipPipPip
  • Group: Full Members
  • Posts: 796
  • Joined: 2010-October-21
  • Gender:Male
  • Location:Copenhagen, Denmark

Posted 2010-November-25, 11:37

I would not double. Mainly because I think the contract will make.
Michael Askgaard
0

#10 User is offline   han 

  • Under bidder
  • PipPipPipPipPipPipPipPipPipPip
  • Group: Advanced Members
  • Posts: 11,797
  • Joined: 2004-July-25
  • Gender:Male
  • Location:Amsterdam, the Netherlands

Posted 2010-November-25, 11:56

View Postandy_h, on 2010-November-25, 09:48, said:

Don't really understand why this hand is posted. Don't know why we would ever consider doubling here when we don't even have a certain defensive trick. Partner has opened 1NT sure, and he can see his own hand too. I would have bid 2D however over the penalty double.


I would be happy to put down my hand as dummy in 1NTX. It's possible that they have 7 quick tricks, but it is more likely that 1NTX will make.

However, if my LHO passes then I wish I had bid 2D, especially if the hand comes back to me at 2H or 2S.
Please note: I am interested in boring, bog standard, 2/1.

- hrothgar
0

#11 User is offline   cphastrup 

  • PipPipPip
  • Group: Full Members
  • Posts: 51
  • Joined: 2004-July-06
  • Gender:Male

Posted 2010-November-25, 15:02

I misread the options... I read it as "Uhm, double??????!!!!!"
Anyway, that one vote was misplaced.

Edit: And can't change my vote :-).

This post has been edited by cphastrup: 2010-November-25, 18:55

0

#12 User is offline   Hanoi5 

  • PipPipPipPipPipPipPip
  • Group: Advanced Members
  • Posts: 4,083
  • Joined: 2006-August-31
  • Gender:Male
  • Location:Santiago, Chile
  • Interests:Bridge, Video Games, Languages, Travelling.

Posted 2010-November-25, 15:18

You can edit your vote in a Poll now, can't you?

 wyman, on 2012-May-04, 09:48, said:

Also, he rates to not have a heart void when he leads the ♥3.


 rbforster, on 2012-May-20, 21:04, said:

Besides playing for fun, most people also like to play bridge to win


My YouTube Channel
0

#13 User is offline   rduran1216 

  • PipPipPipPipPip
  • Group: Full Members
  • Posts: 815
  • Joined: 2009-August-31

Posted 2010-November-25, 18:01

East's 3H bid is impossible.

Assuming you have been given accurate info, and you trust your partner's 15-17 range, this is a clear dbl I think. Lead a trump, and we'll hold them to 8 tricks.
Aaron Jones Unit 557

www.longbeachbridge.com
0

#14 User is offline   gwnn 

  • Csaba the Hutt
  • PipPipPipPipPipPipPipPipPipPip
  • Group: Advanced Members
  • Posts: 13,027
  • Joined: 2006-June-16
  • Gender:Male
  • Interests:bye

Posted 2010-November-25, 18:30

it was an UI case or a pair got accused of fielding or both.
... and I can prove it with my usual, flawless logic.
      George Carlin
0
Page 1 of 1
  • You cannot start a new topic
  • You cannot reply to this topic

1 User(s) are reading this topic
0 members, 1 guests, 0 anonymous users