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There are auctions like:
1♦-(1N)-X-(2♣) (you have the agreement that after you have doubled that you won't sell out to 2m undoubled so pass is forcing)
1♦-(X)-XX-(2♣)
If you have 4♥/5 or 6 diamonds and a sub minimum, are you allowed to bid 2♥ ?
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When bidding is weaker than passing
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Posted Yesterday, 13:02
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Posted Yesterday, 13:43
if pass is forcing, I have to bid 2D
Im not sure I like you agreements with sub minimum openings first seat
Im not sure I like you agreements with sub minimum openings first seat
"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, 14:12
Cyberyeti, on 2026-March-08, 13:02, said:
There are auctions like:
1♦-(1N)-X-(2♣) (you have the agreement that after you have doubled that you won't sell out to 2m undoubled so pass is forcing)
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If I understand the problem, I have opened the bidding with a sub minimum hand.
A hand below our minimum opening agreement.
Yes I bid.
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1♦-(X)-XX-(2♣)
If you have 4♥/5 or 6 diamonds and a sub minimum, are you allowed to bid 2♥ ?
1♦-(1N)-X-(2♣) (you have the agreement that after you have doubled that you won't sell out to 2m undoubled so pass is forcing)
_--+++-+---------------
If I understand the problem, I have opened the bidding with a sub minimum hand.
A hand below our minimum opening agreement.
Yes I bid.
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1♦-(X)-XX-(2♣)
If you have 4♥/5 or 6 diamonds and a sub minimum, are you allowed to bid 2♥ ?
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Posted Yesterday, 14:40
Actually not below our agreements, but below a standard opening bid.
x, KJ0x, KQxxxx, xx is a perfectly fine opening bid for us, rule of 19, intermediates, all the points in the long suits, but not sure I want partner doubling 2♠.
Basically bidding shows less than a decent 12.
x, KJ0x, KQxxxx, xx is a perfectly fine opening bid for us, rule of 19, intermediates, all the points in the long suits, but not sure I want partner doubling 2♠.
Basically bidding shows less than a decent 12.
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Posted Yesterday, 16:40
Cyberyeti, on 2026-March-08, 14:40, said:
Actually not below our agreements, but below a standard opening bid.
x, KJ0x, KQxxxx, xx is a perfectly fine opening bid for us, rule of 19, intermediates, all the points in the long suits, but not sure I want partner doubling 2♠.
Basically bidding shows less than a decent 12.
x, KJ0x, KQxxxx, xx is a perfectly fine opening bid for us, rule of 19, intermediates, all the points in the long suits, but not sure I want partner doubling 2♠.
Basically bidding shows less than a decent 12.
Then I bid, yes
A perfectly fine NV 3D opening...
Certainly a fine 2D vul opener
If one level then yes I bid again to show this type of hand
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Posted Yesterday, 16:45
If your potentially aggressive 1♦ opening is documented on a system card and requires no alert under your regulations then no problem as I see it, so long as partner will alert and if requested explain correctly any call you now make (including Pass).
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Posted Today, 02:03
pescetom, on 2026-March-08, 16:45, said:
If your potentially aggressive 1♦ opening is documented on a system card and requires no alert under your regulations then no problem as I see it, so long as partner will alert and if requested explain correctly any call you now make (including Pass).
Requires no alert, is documented on the card, and the calls are alerted/explained.
Also we don't have a weak 2♦ available (multi), way too good for 3♦.
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