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Quick poll. Match Points, 1st seat Both V, Std methods

Poll: Quick poll. Match Points, 1st seat Both V, Std methods (14 member(s) have cast votes)

Do you open?

  1. Yes (2 votes [14.29%] - View)

    Percentage of vote: 14.29%

  2. No (12 votes [85.71%] - View)

    Percentage of vote: 85.71%

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Posted 2025-April-25, 18:02



Matchpoints
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Posted 2025-April-25, 18:18

Normally, I'd say that this depends on system.

Here, it pretty much doesn't

Obvious pass playing standard methods.
I'd pass playing our strong club methods.

Might open 1NT playing EHAA
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Posted 2025-April-25, 18:27

Good point, standard methods
"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 2025-April-25, 18:51

Yes
But pass is also fine
Expect pass to be large majority
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Posted 2025-April-26, 00:28

I'd pass, if the J was in one of the long suits I'd open
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Posted 2025-April-26, 03:00

Whatever standard method means.

I would say, mood, you can bid 1C, and know what to do, having 44 in the majors,
if the auction comes back. But understandebly, p may expect more, you may end up
in a no play 3NT, which is basically the worst that can happen.

P should never respond 2NT, shwoing a bal. inv. hand.

So my vote would go to others.
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Posted 2025-April-26, 03:01

I thought twice about this one
11hcp+2 shortage points-1(J♦)-1(Quack Adj.)=11 total points
Too strong for 2♥, too weak for 1♣
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Posted 2025-April-26, 08:24

Pass, not close for me especially vulnerable at matchpoints. Opening with a seven count often gets me too high.

 Cyberyeti, on 2025-April-26, 00:28, said:

I'd pass, if the J was in one of the long suits I'd open

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Posted 2025-April-26, 10:41

 paulg, on 2025-April-26, 08:24, said:

Pass, not close for me especially vulnerable at matchpoints. Opening with a seven count often gets me too high.

Jacks are worth that much?
"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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