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- Aug. 26, 2010
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- before the days of bidding boxes, LHO and pard passed. RHO heard 1C from another table, so holding 4-4 in the majors and an opening hand, he doubled. I hadn't been paying attention, looked at my hand and counted 10 HCP, so I redoubled. LHO called the director. "What seems to be the problem?" "We're playing in redoubled." "What redoubled?" "Nothing. Just redoubled."
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- Andrew Van Wye's bidding problem: AQ63 J8753 AJ 94
- YOUR partner might, Yuan. Mine holds KTx KQ xxxx KJxx and doesn't like any of his choices. +100 against non-vul opps with 3NT on (when E shows up with Jx of spades) leads to an 11 IMP loss and unhappy teammates. I'm doubling, too, but I'm well ...
- Ron Zucker's bidding problem: Q AKT8 A87 Q6532
- Henry, are you replying to John's 3♠ followed by 4♥ comment? If so, he's talking about doubler having a 3 card suit. Or am I misinterpreting your comment? Which is, let's face it, the more likely thing, and I apologize. As always, thanks for your ...
- Jack Spear's bidding problem: K82 --- AKQJ32 K982
- I've changed my thoughts a few times on this one. I'm glad it's a long match. I might take some 6D insurance in a short match, and would certainly bid on if I think I'm behind in the match. A few points: 1) We're NOT ...
- Ron Zucker's bidding problem: Q AKT8 A87 Q6532
- Yuan, FYWBG = Eff you, we bid game. John's first rule of bidding.
- Ron Zucker's bidding problem: Q AKT8 A87 Q6532
- So, John. Let's talk for a moment if you don't mind. First, I like the 3♠ idea, followed by 4H. That makes sense. It should show two places to play, and if partner has short hearts and short spades, I'll try 5♦. I certainly think ...
- Ron Zucker's bidding problem: Q AKT8 A87 Q6532
- Don't look at me. I was the partner of this hand, holding ATx 7xxx KQJxx x. I decided not to bid 4H because my hearts are terrible and suits tend not to break well after a preempt. Partner (a player I know, but haven't played with) contended that ...
- What's your "ideal tournament director structure"?
- Alvin, is that for Regionals? I'm not the regional chair. (The last Tournament Chair did both, but our annual regional is the same week as my wedding anniversary and during the busiest season for my work, so I really can't do the work for the regional.) I only ...
- Henry Bethe's bidding problem: A 74 AKJT76542 8
- I bid 4NT, and am curious. Obviously, Tom O'Reilly and I play the same thing. How unusual an agreement is it to use a direct 4NT as plain Blackwood? I've had this come up maybe twice in the past 10 years, but both times it worked out great ...
- What's your "ideal tournament director structure"?
- Hoo boy. This is not a can of worms. This is a steel drum of worms. And my apologies to Chris Miller, who commented earlier, who is a local director, gentleman and friend. Please don't take this personally, Chris. It's not a comment on you, but on the ...
- Martin Gordon's bidding problem: --- Axxx AJTxx KQxx
- I realize that I owe you a response. Sorry. Given that you're OK with the jump shift in the other minor being something other than natural and strong, let me suggest that you use inverted minors instead, with a double raise being the 6-9 hand and a single raise ...
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