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2♦ was natural forcing, starting at approximately a good 9+ points with no upper limit, and denies 3(+)-card heart support. Pretty accurate so far.
What did 2♠ show, and what is your plan from here?
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Posted Yesterday, 13:44
A fun hand from last night. Matchpoints. How good are your agreements in competition?
2♦ was natural forcing, starting at approximately a good 9+ points with no upper limit, and denies 3(+)-card heart support. Pretty accurate so far.
What did 2♠ show, and what is your plan from here?
2♦ was natural forcing, starting at approximately a good 9+ points with no upper limit, and denies 3(+)-card heart support. Pretty accurate so far.
What did 2♠ show, and what is your plan from here?
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Posted Yesterday, 13:50
Assuming MP
I think 2S should be extras in this auction so I will bid 3S
I think 2S should be extras in this auction so I will bid 3S
"And no matter what methods you play, it is essential, for anyone aspiring to learn to be a good player, to learn the importance of bidding shape properly. MikeH
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"100% certain that many excellent players would disagree. This is far more about style/judgment than right vs. wrong." Fred
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Posted Yesterday, 13:52
Sorry, yes. Matchpoints. I've edited the main post to clarify.
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Posted Yesterday, 15:54
Depends upon your agreements. Old school says that 2s shows extras and is game forcing. New school says that 2s just shows spades. If old school, I bid 3d, if new, then I pass. I'd take 3d to be almost forcing and I don't think the hand is that good.
Fyi, I personally don't like the 2d bid. I'm not worried about 2c getting passed out and I should have an opportunity to show diamonds later.
Fyi, I personally don't like the 2d bid. I'm not worried about 2c getting passed out and I should have an opportunity to show diamonds later.
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Posted Yesterday, 16:48
HardVector, on 2025-August-29, 15:54, said:
Depends upon your agreements. Old school says that 2s shows extras and is game forcing. New school says that 2s just shows spades. If old school, I bid 3d, if new, then I pass. I'd take 3d to be almost forcing and I don't think the hand is that good.
Fyi, I personally don't like the 2d bid. I'm not worried about 2c getting passed out and I should have an opportunity to show diamonds later.
Fyi, I personally don't like the 2d bid. I'm not worried about 2c getting passed out and I should have an opportunity to show diamonds later.
Iif not 2D, what do you bid? xxxxxxxxx
"And no matter what methods you play, it is essential, for anyone aspiring to learn to be a good player, to learn the importance of bidding shape properly. MikeH
"100% certain that many excellent players would disagree. This is far more about style/judgment than right vs. wrong." Fred
"100% certain that many excellent players would disagree. This is far more about style/judgment than right vs. wrong." Fred
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Posted Yesterday, 19:36
2♠ shows some extras for me, and I'm just bidding 3♦. Not necessarily forcing, but if partner can't act there's likely nowhere better to go.
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