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Ronald Kalf
, …
judyorcarl
12
Sep 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
Sep 23
Ronald Kalf
Sep 17
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
Sep 17
chuck and teril swart
, …
Ronald Kalf
17
Sep 17
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
Sep 17
Ronald Kalf
,
Adam Wildavsky
5
Sep 17
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
Sep 17
jerome keslin
,
Martin Ambuhl
2
Aug 29
They double Stayman.
On 8/29/2023 5:17 PM, jerome keslin wrote: > Some players respond 2c to 1nt with very weak hands
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They double Stayman.
On 8/29/2023 5:17 PM, jerome keslin wrote: > Some players respond 2c to 1nt with very weak hands
Aug 29
Adam Wildavsky
, …
Ronald Kalf
26
Aug 5
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
Aug 5
jerome keslin
,
doug...@aol.com
2
Jul 26
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
Jul 26
Dave Jones
, …
Ronald Kalf
6
Jul 25
A Bidding Question
While all this is true, I add that 1S could even be a doubleton if no values in om. Fred. schrieb am
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A Bidding Question
While all this is true, I add that 1S could even be a doubleton if no values in om. Fred. schrieb am
Jul 25
Ronald Kalf
, …
dj_91311 Los Angeles
3
Jul 21
B-14 question?
Please note the semicolon after, “good, long clubs; strong …” I don't think the bid shows both
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B-14 question?
Please note the semicolon after, “good, long clubs; strong …” I don't think the bid shows both
Jul 21
chuck and teril swart
, …
Fred.
22
Jul 9
What would you respond?
Without the weak 2C rebid, responder has a choice 2D and pass depending on the texture of the
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What would you respond?
Without the weak 2C rebid, responder has a choice 2D and pass depending on the texture of the
Jul 9
chuck and teril swart
, …
Ronald Kalf
4
Jun 30
A bidding question
Exactly. 2D may be just values (just as 1S does not promise 4), but I would expect more then Qx. Here
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A bidding question
Exactly. 2D may be just values (just as 1S does not promise 4), but I would expect more then Qx. Here
Jun 30
jerome keslin
, …
doug...@aol.com
9
May 20
Bidding over a 4 heart opening
NV vs Vul RHO opens 4H Holding: S AKQJT7 H AJ D K5 C AQ6 Options include: . X (takeout): - If partner
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Bidding over a 4 heart opening
NV vs Vul RHO opens 4H Holding: S AKQJT7 H AJ D K5 C AQ6 Options include: . X (takeout): - If partner
May 20
jerome keslin
, …
Fred.
15
Mar 2
After the jump
Just for clarity: B-22 describes 1m - 2m 2NT - 3m with "opener may pass". To the best of my
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After the jump
Just for clarity: B-22 describes 1m - 2m 2NT - 3m with "opener may pass". To the best of my
Mar 2
jerome keslin
,
judyorcarl
4
Feb 28
Miser
When responder is extremely weak, it is unlikely that second hand will have passed On Tuesday,
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Miser
When responder is extremely weak, it is unlikely that second hand will have passed On Tuesday,
Feb 28
Ronald Kalf
, …
Fred.
11
Jan 19
A modernized KS
I think it might be reasonable to open all 5D+6C with 1D, then 1C-2C - 2D: 2-3 clubs. Hand which
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A modernized KS
I think it might be reasonable to open all 5D+6C with 1D, then 1C-2C - 2D: 2-3 clubs. Hand which
Jan 19
jerome keslin
, …
Fred.
9
12/7/22
impossible 3h
No I don't. I always took both the 3m raise and the impossible major to show a concentration of
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impossible 3h
No I don't. I always took both the 3m raise and the impossible major to show a concentration of
12/7/22
chuck and teril swart
, …
Fred.
10
12/5/22
bid these hands
The point I was trying to make before everyone got carried away with my reference was that there is
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bid these hands
The point I was trying to make before everyone got carried away with my reference was that there is
12/5/22
Ronald Kalf
,
Adam Wildavsky
2
11/30/22
Something about B-7
I think Kaplan called it "rare" just because the kind of hand you cite is relatively rare.
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Something about B-7
I think Kaplan called it "rare" just because the kind of hand you cite is relatively rare.
11/30/22
chuck and teril swart
, …
David Morgan
21
11/28/22
opening with 4-4 in the minors
Things are changing, with more players understanding the flexibility that a stopper-less 1N rebid
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opening with 4-4 in the minors
Things are changing, with more players understanding the flexibility that a stopper-less 1N rebid
11/28/22
Fred.
, …
Christopher Monsour
5
8/18/22
1S-2H-whatever-3S
And 2H could be bid on Kx KJxxx Axxxx x Sent from my Verizon, Samsung Galaxy smartphone Get Outlook
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1S-2H-whatever-3S
And 2H could be bid on Kx KJxxx Axxxx x Sent from my Verizon, Samsung Galaxy smartphone Get Outlook
8/18/22
Dave Jones
,
judyorcarl
2
8/10/22
4th seat intervenes with a WJO
sorry, I meant long strong clubs. Usually the auction will end in 3C. Isn't three trump tricks a
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4th seat intervenes with a WJO
sorry, I meant long strong clubs. Usually the auction will end in 3C. Isn't three trump tricks a
8/10/22
Dave Jones
,
Adam Wildavsky
2
8/9/22
How do I get back on the list?
Best to contact me privately about stuff like this. That said, does anyone else have this issue? To
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How do I get back on the list?
Best to contact me privately about stuff like this. That said, does anyone else have this issue? To
8/9/22
jerome keslin
, …
judyorcarl
6
8/7/22
4th seat intervenes with a WJO.
2NT should show long strong diamonds with a spade stopper. After a competitive auction, no 2NT
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4th seat intervenes with a WJO.
2NT should show long strong diamonds with a spade stopper. After a competitive auction, no 2NT
8/7/22
chuck and teril swart
,
Christopher Monsour
4
7/27/22
followups after 1S 2H
That is to say, 4H is to play while 4D shows 6+ hearts with doubt about strain or level Sent from my
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followups after 1S 2H
That is to say, 4H is to play while 4D shows 6+ hearts with doubt about strain or level Sent from my
7/27/22
Ronald Kalf
, …
Fred.
5
5/19/22
B7 questions
Thanks Fred Fred. schrieb am Donnerstag, 19. Mai 2022 um 15:45:54 UTC+2: When responder holds both
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B7 questions
Thanks Fred Fred. schrieb am Donnerstag, 19. Mai 2022 um 15:45:54 UTC+2: When responder holds both
5/19/22
chuck and teril swart
, …
Christopher Monsour
11
5/9/22
what is your response?
Given that 2S is forcing and that an 11 trick contract or even a slam may be in view, I think 2S is
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what is your response?
Given that 2S is forcing and that an 11 trick contract or even a slam may be in view, I think 2S is
5/9/22
Ronald Kalf
, …
Adam Wildavsky
9
5/8/22
Playing on BBO
I misspelled Sidney's name. Sent via Superhuman On Thu, May 13, 2021 at 3:14 PM, Adam Wildavsky
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Playing on BBO
I misspelled Sidney's name. Sent via Superhuman On Thu, May 13, 2021 at 3:14 PM, Adam Wildavsky
5/8/22
jerome keslin
, …
Fred.
7
4/21/22
A 2 club opening.
I think we both patched it up on reading. By the time I got to the 2nd period under 2C, I'd
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A 2 club opening.
I think we both patched it up on reading. By the time I got to the 2nd period under 2C, I'd
4/21/22
chuck and teril swart
, …
Fred.
5
4/17/22
another bidding question
I think EK's theory was that the minor suit opener will always have the strength pr distribution
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another bidding question
I think EK's theory was that the minor suit opener will always have the strength pr distribution
4/17/22
chuck and teril swart
, …
Fred.
6
4/12/22
An awkward hand for KSU
Per KSU B-25, auctions are "exactly as if a major had been bid" (I take this to be as if
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An awkward hand for KSU
Per KSU B-25, auctions are "exactly as if a major had been bid" (I take this to be as if
4/12/22