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MP White vs. Red
First time playing but partner is competent. X is lead directing but won't
be Ace empty.
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Posted 2013-July-07, 08:19
MP White vs. Red
First time playing but partner is competent. X is lead directing but won't
be Ace empty.
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Posted 2013-July-07, 10:04
If we're white vs red and 4♦ is a splinter and partner's double shows diamonds (at least 5), I'd take the sacrifice. At least 9 of our HCP's are in diamonds and we're only winning one (if there's one in dummy).
By the way, when posting a diagram which includes the bidding you can select the vulnerability.
By the way, when posting a diagram which includes the bidding you can select the vulnerability.
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:
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Posted 2013-July-07, 10:55
we might even make 5D
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Posted 2013-July-07, 11:55
So, we know that opener is minimum, because he was invited to slam and declined interest, despite that we know that he has no wasted Diamond values.
4D bid indicated some confidence in making 4S even opposite a minimum WITH wasted diamond values, so I am pretty confident 4S will make.
The question therefore is whether 5D will go for more than 500. At IMP, a 500 penalty against a making 620+ is only a modest profit. But at MP as here it is a must.
Put the opponents to the last guess. As jjbrr says, even 500 penalty is a bit pessimistic. You would be rather unlucky to go for 800 (and they still have to find it). 5S may well have chances of going down. Give them a chance to find it.
4D bid indicated some confidence in making 4S even opposite a minimum WITH wasted diamond values, so I am pretty confident 4S will make.
The question therefore is whether 5D will go for more than 500. At IMP, a 500 penalty against a making 620+ is only a modest profit. But at MP as here it is a must.
Put the opponents to the last guess. As jjbrr says, even 500 penalty is a bit pessimistic. You would be rather unlucky to go for 800 (and they still have to find it). 5S may well have chances of going down. Give them a chance to find it.
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Psyche (pron. sahy-kee): The human soul, spirit or mind (derived, personification thereof, beloved of Eros, Greek myth).
Masterminding (pron. m
str-mnding) tr. v. - Any bid made by bridge player with which partner disagrees."Gentlemen, when the barrage lifts." 9th battalion, King's own Yorkshire light infantry,
2000 years earlier: "morituri te salutant"
"I will be with you, whatever". Blair to Bush, precursor to invasion of Iraq
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