Bridge Winners Profile for Ron Lel

Ron Lel

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Bowling Along 7 - Frustrating Friday: Good luck Ben.
Bowling Along 1 - The Preamble: I reckon a tramp stamp would be the go.
4-3-2-4: Why not bid 1NT rather than 1S? Treat a balanced hand like a balanced hand.
What's this double? (Variation 999 or so): I totally agree Bob and our best contract is 2d x. I didnt overcall in h and therefor cannot have values and 5. Pd did not double therefor cannot have 4. What is left? THE AXE!
What's this double? (Variation 999 or so): I am neither old nor new school. I am of the school that has a brain. Partner does not have 4H. I certainly don't have 5. Penalties 100 per cent.
Ron Lel's bidding problem: ATxx AKxx x AKxx: How would you show a splinter in clubs in that case?
Ron Lel's bidding problem: ATxx AKxx x AKxx: 2♣ would be a GF.
Ron Lel's bidding problem: ATxx AKxx x AKxx: Well this is the problem. I assume you agree that 4♦ is a splinter? The person I played with said that 4♦ agreed Diamonds. I wonder how many think it is a splinter. I assume those who go via 2♣ assume the hand is too strong? C. You could id ...
do you double Stayman here?: Good post Bob and I agree totally. I do think that a lot who decide to double are not thinking straight. Surprised at you Khokan!
do you double Stayman here?: The last time someone doubled our 2C bid with a similar holding pd xx with a good hand and AT9xx and it made easily.