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| 1961.1 | my guesses | GAAS::BRAUCHER | And nothing else matters | Fri May 02 1997 09:26 | 14 |
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(1) I'll try SA. I think my RHO has 11 tricks, possibly 12, as
I will be horribly squeezed on the run of the diamonds. Also,
if partner has anything, it's spades. In fact, at Imps, you
might try a low spade, trying for 4 tricks in the suit. But
I'm not trying to beat this at matchpoints.
(2) Pass. I refuse to be buffaloed. They didn't make this yet.
(3) 3NT. Might need some luck. Or could be cold.
(4) funny.
bb
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| 1961.2 | my guesses | ESOSRV::BATOR | | Fri May 02 1997 09:37 | 23 |
| Bob,
Congratulations to you and Jay.
1.) I lead SA. RHO did not support them, and they're pretty weak.
It's possible we can get some tricks here.
2.) I bid 5H. I think I have the right stuff. RHO is obviously
bidding on shape and some spades to jump to 4S. I have a spade
control, heart support, and a diamond suit that may bring in tricks.
Let them have the last guess. Even if 4S is going down, we may
not get enough.
3.) 3N. Partner may have 6+ running clubs and a side Ace minimum
and this may roll. Or it may be harder or easier. In any
event, it's a reasonable bid at this point. Maybe they won't lead
the hearts because of my 1H bid.
4.) funny
dick
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| 1961.3 | Congrats... | CADSYS::GROSS | The bug stops here | Fri May 02 1997 10:41 | 9 |
| Problem 1: I've been playing too much imps. I'm inclined to switch
to the Sx.
Problems 2 & 3: I haven't a clue. It might come down to knowing
who the opponent is.
Problem 4: The QH morphs into the AH.
Dave
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| 1961.4 | Well done! | BULMER::KABLESHKOV | | Fri May 02 1997 12:03 | 8 |
| 1. What was LHO's 2nd bid? If 3C, then decl might have a weak
distrib.hand with 10 red cards and no S hon. Then Sx continuation
is best for -1.
2. Depends on overcalling strength. Here, in MP even vul, 2H may not
be on opening hand, and 5H is best. Else, pass.
3. Are you doing well so far? If so, then P, as 3N is IMPs bid.
Else 3N and hope. One of the majors is not covered; if H, then
H lead will cost you dear.
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| 1961.5 | I remember some of these hands... | DAVIDB::DMILLER | This bug fix broke what??????? | Fri May 02 1997 16:21 | 23 |
| 1. The opponents bid game, and I have a opening hand. I don't
expect partner to have an honor anywhere. We're going to lose
six diamond tricks, plus four club tricks if declarer takes
some deep finesses. The HK makes 11 tricks, and that should
be it.
Lead HQ, forcing out declarer's HK. I'll take any hearts I
can still hold onto when I'm finally in with the SA. Underleading
SA hoping to find partner with more than Jxxx is lunacy, and may
give the opps 12 tricks.
(Of course, I was defending 5D making, which was good for us
since 3N making 5 scores a lot better for the opponents)
2. At favorable, I might venture 5H, but not here. Pass.
3. 3N. Hope the opps believed my heart bid and don't lead one.
4. Yeah, I wondered what I would do if it went 2S-P-P-X-P-?.
Fortunately, it was passed out at our table and I didn't
have to worry about it. Playing Lebensohl, I would have bid
3C over the double, showing values, and wait for partner to
ask for a stopper with 3S if he has more than a balancing double.
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| 1961.6 | Nice job! | SUBSYS::SENGUPTA | Shekhar Sengupta DTN 237-6785 | Fri May 02 1997 16:59 | 16 |
| Congratulations Bob and Jay.
1) I'd have started with the HQ (and possibly given up 9 tricks off the
top - but then I didn't know about dummy's club holding. To beat
this hand we'll need two spade leads through dummy, so I guess
judging by your comment about lots of MPs that is what I would
suggest now. At the table, I would like to think that I'd follow
BB's reasoning of minimizing the damage and lead SA.
2) Under normal circumstances, pass. Double if I needed a top.
3) 3N
4) Luck combined with skill is all you need to win!
Shekhar
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| 1961.7 | closer than it looks, though I'd still cash SA... | GAAS::BRAUCHER | And nothing else matters | Mon May 05 1997 10:50 | 19 |
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On (1), I agree that declarer is quite likely holding major kings
and a suit of diamonds. But in order for the HQ continuation to
hold him to four, he has to have only 5 diamonds. If he has 6, your
play doesn't matter, nor does he need to take a deep club finesse.
What are your 5 discards ? However, you still don't lose the spade
ace. You WILL lose the spade ace if declarer has seven diamonds. In
fact, you'll wind up discarding it in desperation. If declarer has
Jx Kx AKxxxxx xx, you can probably stop his making 6, by throwing
BOTH your aces, if you keep your wits about you. Anyway, pard with
Kxx xxxxx xx xxx, might have raised. K K10xx AKJxx xxx gets held to
four only by the heart continuation, and gives partner a more likely
Jxxx xxx xxxx xx. But note that if declarer had J K10xx AKJxx xxx,
the spade ace is best once again, holding him to three.
By the way, the opening lead is also interesting, but the heart ace
is certainly reasonable.
bb
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