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02/27/2024 Tuesday Game Post-mortem Session
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Fri, Feb 23, 2024Mine UsluelDuplicate TournamentsNews
Thanks for playing in the Wolpert Bridge Duplicate game. We hope you enjoyed the game.
For further info about the topics mentioned in the post-mortem video, take a look at the following lessons:
Board 4: Dealing with Overcalls 2 The Free Bid
Board 6: NT Response Structure
Board 7: Scrambling For a Fit
Board 8: Defending against Preempts Practice
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Board5 (1NT-2NT;3♦-3NT, diamond transfer, accepted). I thought I learned from you that Responder's minor transfer followed by 3NT shows slam-interest, because with only GF, Responder's first bid would be 3NT. But here, **specifically in Diamonds and seeing Opener's promised ♦Hxx+**, Responder needs 3NT to be **signoff**. Ok, gotcha. However, in a **Club transfer (1NT-2♠)**, NoTrumper's 3♣ acceptance does NOT promise a ♣Hxx+. So would Responder's 3NT rebid show slam interest? (or also just signoff?)
If you are playing 2♠ range ask or clubs, and opener's 3♣ shows a maximum, then 3NT by responder simply says they were inviting game, and now that opener is maximum we are going.
On Board2 (https://wolpertbridge.com/article/02272024-game#t=10m47s), you say 3M=6cd minimum. But at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jmGX8bF_3hg&t=173s you seem to accept Rob's comment that 3M=6cd slaminterest. Which do you recommend we play?
Personally I like the slammish interpretation. I am not sure what Gavin thinks, but it's possible he just wanted to keep the discussion moving and not correct Rob if he disagrees.
Hi there. On Board 7, why the 9C lead rather than the 7C?
The 987 can be considered a sequence, just like QJT would be. But the 7 is a fine lead too if you prefer. Since west showed so many cards in the majors, either lead would be possible to read.
Gavin, What is your opinion about playing strong jump shifts by responder? On Board 3 if West Pass the 1H, North would have to pass and mention the spades later? or is this a clear example why we should play weak jump shifts?
Strong jump shifts work just fine when they come up, but those hands are usually not too hard to bid anyway. Also, strong jump shifts are not too common. On board 3, if west passed then north should respond 1♠ anyway if not playing weak jump shifts. Passing would be a mistake with six decent spades.
Gavin... on Board 6 you showed bidding sequence to show GF w/ 5/5 Majors. What sequence is used for invitational values when holding 5/5 Majors? Thanks, Bob
If invitational, you can transfer to hearts and then bids 2♠. This keeps your side lower in case partner doesn't want to go to game.
Hi Gavin. My question is about Board 4 (about 32 minutes into the video); if the bidding goes 1H - P - 1S - 3D - ? Do you play support x at the 3D level? I do not, since partner may only have 6 points but want to check. Thanks, Rita
Support doubles should not be played at that high of a level. A double there shows extra values with no other convenient action to take. It may have 3 cards in partner's major, but that would just be a coincidence.
http://tinyurl.com/2y7bes8b In our auctions, after north's 3♠ bid, what do you suggest as South's bid? Also, do you suggest North should bid 4♠ instead of 3♠? If north has a 4-card spade suit, I didn't think I wanted to play in a 4=3 fit at the four level. I did consider 3N but went low and passed.
South should bid 4♠. 3♠ promised 5 spades and a good hand. If partner has 4 spades and a good hand they should use 2NT lebensohl followed by 3♠. See Dealing with preempts : https://www.wolpertbridge.com/lessons/dealing-with-preempts If you don't play Lebensohl, I dont have a good answer for this question. You are just guessing.