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jerome keslin
, …
flemnevershowered
12
7 May
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
7 May
jerome keslin
, …
Ronald Kalf
3
1 May
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.
1 May
chuck and teril swart
, …
Ronald Kalf
4
27 Apr
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
27 Apr
chuck and teril swart
, …
Ronald Kalf
9
10 Mar
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.
10 Mar
Carl WEISMAN
, …
Christopher Monsour
7
9 Mar
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-
9 Mar
Adam Wildavsky
, …
Ronald Kalf
9
4 Mar
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
4 Mar
jerome keslin
, …
rbt...@optonline.net
20
29 Jan
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-
29 Jan
chuck and teril swart
, …
Ronald Kalf
7
25 Jan
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
25 Jan
Carl WEISMAN
, …
fred Curtis
5
19 Jan
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
19 Jan
chuck and teril swart
, …
Steve Willner
7
1 Jan
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...
1 Jan
Fred.
, …
Christopher Monsour
3
24/12/2023
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
24/12/2023
jerome keslin
,
Adam Wildavsky
2
24/12/2023
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
24/12/2023
jerome keslin
, …
Fred.
5
09/12/2023
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
09/12/2023
Otis Bricker
,
Fred.
5
27/11/2023
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
27/11/2023
Ronald Kalf
,
Fred.
2
25/11/2023
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
25/11/2023
jerome keslin
, …
Ronald Kalf
3
25/11/2023
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
25/11/2023
Sansing, Richard C.
, …
jerome keslin
8
22/11/2023
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
22/11/2023
Adam Wildavsky
20/11/2023
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
20/11/2023
chuck and teril swart
, …
doug...@aol.com
3
08/11/2023
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
08/11/2023
chuck and teril swart
, …
Ronald Kalf
13
04/11/2023
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
04/11/2023
jerome keslin
, …
Ronald Kalf
3
04/11/2023
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
04/11/2023
Ronald Kalf
16/10/2023
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
16/10/2023
jerome keslin
, …
Fred.
4
15/10/2023
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 ?
15/10/2023
Ronald Kalf
, …
judyorcarl
18
04/10/2023
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.
04/10/2023
Ronald Kalf
, …
judyorcarl
12
23/09/2023
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
23/09/2023
Ronald Kalf
17/09/2023
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
17/09/2023
chuck and teril swart
, …
Ronald Kalf
17
17/09/2023
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
17/09/2023
Ronald Kalf
,
Adam Wildavsky
5
17/09/2023
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
17/09/2023
Adam Wildavsky
, …
Ronald Kalf
26
05/08/2023
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
05/08/2023
jerome keslin
,
doug...@aol.com
2
26/07/2023
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
26/07/2023