The real problem is that there are gaping holes in the robots' bidding heuristics which don't seem to be getting fixed. I have examples from my NABC practice rounds as well. This is why I've decided not to play in the Robot tournament, even though I've had ...
See this post for the companion hand. Partner devalued her hand, bid 3♥ and I had to pass. Made 4. https://bridgewinners.com/article/view/bidding-problem-2-6sl7i7tmdj/
Peg, thank you for such a nice writeup of this event. But you forgot to mention one more tidbit: that you are the NPC for the US team at the Buffett Cup this week in China. Congratulations! Good luck to the team! (Take lots of pictures!)
My partner passed which led to a good result when I reopened with a X and we played it there. On reflection, I think that's a good decision. It's not necessary that E has spades or that E/W have a game. If the opps continue bidding, E ...