Bridge Winners Profile for Todd Holes

Todd Holes

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A Request from Ms Manners: Ya sure, you betcha by golly!
A Request from Ms Manners: Peg, your "Minnesota Nice" is showing. But actually, it's refreshing.
Joe Albert Garcia's bidding problem: QJT983 KQ832 8 J: 2♠ intending to rebid ♥ if needed. Yes, I know I'm not supposed to do this.
What do you lead from J982? (Modified): Apparently, any heart will make me $1,000. I choose any.
Todd Holes's bidding problem: AKQ8 K92 3 KQJ73: No, not forcing.
Which is 4SF to game?: Agreed! If opener has ♠, he'll let you know. I think preempts (which 2♠ certainly qualifies as) are supposed to mess with the opponents' auctions, not your own.
Accusation of Plagiarism against Mark Horton: Also, the first example above, "Grand Slam, by Mark Horton," contains an especially clumsy example of plagiarism. "The Stanislavsky method is notable because it is designed to minimize the conflicts between married couples during the game, and as such there are a quite a few humorous scenes in which bitter ...
Induce a Blockage: Two beer cards!
Your opinion on partner's opening bid Gatlinburg KO.: It's not the opening I question, it's the pass.
Bob Okker's bidding problem: AKJ972 Q32 AT8 8: I saw this hand when it was played and thought it worth 3♠. Am I nuts? At the very least this must be close, yes? Richard's "slow 2♠" at least acknowledges that it is better than complete garbage. Maybe my internal hand evaluator needs recalibration?