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jerome keslin
, …
flemnevershowered
12
May 7
1s - 2h
I'm just saying that almost everyone these days would end in 4H (and probably feel OK about being
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1s - 2h
I'm just saying that almost everyone these days would end in 4H (and probably feel OK about being
May 7
jerome keslin
, …
Ronald Kalf
3
May 1
C-12
Forcing, nonforcing is illogical. The one thing I would never play (again) is 1s-2h according to KSU.
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C-12
Forcing, nonforcing is illogical. The one thing I would never play (again) is 1s-2h according to KSU.
May 1
chuck and teril swart
, …
Ronald Kalf
4
Apr 27
Is this auction forcing?
IMO playing 4d as forcing is better. Stopping in 4d is possible after 3S, initially asking for a
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Is this auction forcing?
IMO playing 4d as forcing is better. Stopping in 4d is possible after 3S, initially asking for a
Apr 27
chuck and teril swart
, …
Ronald Kalf
9
Mar 10
Your rebid?
Too strong for 2C and 1N is not my style. 1S for me without any doubts. Chris schrieb am Sonntag, 10.
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Your rebid?
Too strong for 2C and 1N is not my style. 1S for me without any doubts. Chris schrieb am Sonntag, 10.
Mar 10
Carl WEISMAN
, …
Christopher Monsour
7
Mar 9
pre-emptive responses
I do the same Sent from my Verizon, Samsung Galaxy smartphone Get Outlook for Android From: kaplan-
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pre-emptive responses
I do the same Sent from my Verizon, Samsung Galaxy smartphone Get Outlook for Android From: kaplan-
Mar 9
Adam Wildavsky
, …
Ronald Kalf
9
Mar 4
Best method over reverses?
IMO Ingberman doesn't work in KSU, 2N is needed as natural as others have pointed out. What Adam
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Best method over reverses?
IMO Ingberman doesn't work in KSU, 2N is needed as natural as others have pointed out. What Adam
Mar 4
jerome keslin
, …
rbt...@optonline.net
20
Jan 29
Alerting a minor
Steve - My limited experience supports your notion that 1NT openings (both strong and weak) on 5-4-2-
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Alerting a minor
Steve - My limited experience supports your notion that 1NT openings (both strong and weak) on 5-4-2-
Jan 29
chuck and teril swart
, …
Ronald Kalf
7
Jan 25
3 suited openings
In my modified KS with an unbalanced D, i can open 1D and rebid 1N. 1N is defined as both minors, not
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3 suited openings
In my modified KS with an unbalanced D, i can open 1D and rebid 1N. 1N is defined as both minors, not
Jan 25
Carl WEISMAN
, …
fred Curtis
5
Jan 19
Raising a major to 4
Also, you could miss a slam when you have Kxxxx x x Kxxxxx Does that stop you from a direct raise? On
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Raising a major to 4
Also, you could miss a slam when you have Kxxxx x x Kxxxxx Does that stop you from a direct raise? On
Jan 19
chuck and teril swart
, …
Steve Willner
7
Jan 1
Jan 2024 BW Challenge the Champs Hand 3
On 12/31/23 7:06 PM, Alex Martelli wrote: > With opps silent, it should start 1S-3H...
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Jan 2024 BW Challenge the Champs Hand 3
On 12/31/23 7:06 PM, Alex Martelli wrote: > With opps silent, it should start 1S-3H...
Jan 1
Fred.
, …
Christopher Monsour
3
12/24/23
So Long
Fred, You may be the only person accessing this through usenet. It's also a mailing list, so if
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So Long
Fred, You may be the only person accessing this through usenet. It's also a mailing list, so if
12/24/23
jerome keslin
,
Adam Wildavsky
2
12/24/23
After 1s - 2h - 3h
I believe Kaplan played it as natural and forcing. I don't think I ever asked him about it
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After 1s - 2h - 3h
I believe Kaplan played it as natural and forcing. I don't think I ever asked him about it
12/24/23
jerome keslin
, …
Fred.
5
12/9/23
Responder has a balanced 9-11 after a 1d opening
Let me add to the others: after either 1c - 1d or 1d - 2c responder's only weak rebids are in the
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Responder has a balanced 9-11 after a 1d opening
Let me add to the others: after either 1c - 1d or 1d - 2c responder's only weak rebids are in the
12/9/23
Otis Bricker
,
Fred.
5
11/27/23
When does an opening become a weak 2? Was: 1s - 2h
If partner opened AJTxxx x xx Axxx in 2S, I would not make an issue of it, but I think the telling
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When does an opening become a weak 2? Was: 1s - 2h
If partner opened AJTxxx x xx Axxx in 2S, I would not make an issue of it, but I think the telling
11/27/23
Ronald Kalf
,
Fred.
2
11/25/23
Vs. WJO
Must there? Preempts work. Doubles in competition are always on the penalty-negative continuum and
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Vs. WJO
Must there? Preempts work. Doubles in competition are always on the penalty-negative continuum and
11/25/23
jerome keslin
, …
Ronald Kalf
3
11/25/23
1s - 2h
Most horrible sequence in bridge and making 2h 9/10+ in stead of FG doesn't help. I do understand
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1s - 2h
Most horrible sequence in bridge and making 2h 9/10+ in stead of FG doesn't help. I do understand
11/25/23
Sansing, Richard C.
, …
jerome keslin
8
11/22/23
1NT-X
sorry I forgot to mention: Guoba, Truscott, DONT, BidPig, Owen, Nilsland On Wed, Nov 22, 2023 at 9:19
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1NT-X
sorry I forgot to mention: Guoba, Truscott, DONT, BidPig, Owen, Nilsland On Wed, Nov 22, 2023 at 9:19
11/22/23
Adam Wildavsky
11/20/23
KS+ – A Modification of KS by Moty Katzman
I ran across these 1998 notes in a random web search. You might find them of interest - I've not
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KS+ – A Modification of KS by Moty Katzman
I ran across these 1998 notes in a random web search. You might find them of interest - I've not
11/20/23
chuck and teril swart
, …
doug...@aol.com
3
11/8/23
Another hand to bid using KSU
16.75 KnR, well placed honors, a well placed singleton, 5 losers (adusting for aces vs. queens) all
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Another hand to bid using KSU
16.75 KnR, well placed honors, a well placed singleton, 5 losers (adusting for aces vs. queens) all
11/8/23
chuck and teril swart
, …
Ronald Kalf
13
11/4/23
Your rebid playing KSU
2C for me, I rate the hand 16. 1N is an interesting option, but the hand doesn't look notrumpish
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Your rebid playing KSU
2C for me, I rate the hand 16. 1N is an interesting option, but the hand doesn't look notrumpish
11/4/23
jerome keslin
, …
Ronald Kalf
3
11/4/23
They double Stayman.
There must bea way to repeat the original question, for me that is XX Martin Ambuhl schrieb am
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They double Stayman.
There must bea way to repeat the original question, for me that is XX Martin Ambuhl schrieb am
11/4/23
Ronald Kalf
10/16/23
Partnership request
I - turned 72 this year, but am still interested in a strong partnership - play 3 to 4 times a week
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Partnership request
I - turned 72 this year, but am still interested in a strong partnership - play 3 to 4 times a week
10/16/23
jerome keslin
, …
Fred.
4
10/15/23
After a 2c opening.
2C - 2D (D1: 0-3 points, no king) 2S - 3H (D2: long hearts, 0-2 spades, nonforcing) ? Fill in the ?
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After a 2c opening.
2C - 2D (D1: 0-3 points, no king) 2S - 3H (D2: long hearts, 0-2 spades, nonforcing) ? Fill in the ?
10/15/23
Ronald Kalf
, …
judyorcarl
18
10/4/23
Another competitive problem
I don't like to include 4crd raises in GB2N. Opener must be able to double 4S with the good 2N.
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Another competitive problem
I don't like to include 4crd raises in GB2N. Opener must be able to double 4S with the good 2N.
10/4/23
Ronald Kalf
, …
judyorcarl
12
9/23/23
A competitive problem
Weak must speak is just for the rhyme. Non-game forcing hand must describe. Game-forcing hand relays
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A competitive problem
Weak must speak is just for the rhyme. Non-game forcing hand must describe. Game-forcing hand relays
9/23/23
Ronald Kalf
9/17/23
From KSU to KS4G
The main change is balanced club and unbalanced diamond. Even though 1C is nonforcing, we respond 1D
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From KSU to KS4G
The main change is balanced club and unbalanced diamond. Even though 1C is nonforcing, we respond 1D
9/17/23
chuck and teril swart
, …
Ronald Kalf
17
9/17/23
A question about C-12
Of course, sorry! jerome keslin schrieb am Samstag, 16. September 2023 um 09:28:26 UTC+2: Don't
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A question about C-12
Of course, sorry! jerome keslin schrieb am Samstag, 16. September 2023 um 09:28:26 UTC+2: Don't
9/17/23
Ronald Kalf
,
Adam Wildavsky
5
9/17/23
KS4G
So it seems.I do not have anything on the differences because my potential partners never played KSU
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KS4G
So it seems.I do not have anything on the differences because my potential partners never played KSU
9/17/23
Adam Wildavsky
, …
Ronald Kalf
26
8/5/23
Transfer responses to a 3+ 1c opening
Fred, I know and that is why I'm reluctant to play T-Walsh. The idea appeals to me after thinking
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Transfer responses to a 3+ 1c opening
Fred, I know and that is why I'm reluctant to play T-Walsh. The idea appeals to me after thinking
8/5/23
jerome keslin
,
doug...@aol.com
2
7/26/23
Reopening
1. With 15-16: - Holding values/length in overcaller's suit, there's little safety in
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Reopening
1. With 15-16: - Holding values/length in overcaller's suit, there's little safety in
7/26/23