Comments on Views from the bridge table: Spingold decision

I think I was there for the first two sets.

2008-02-05T14:53:00.000+01:00

I think I was there for the first two sets.

As I recall it, you were there, kibitzing me when ...

2008-02-05T12:30:00.000+01:00

As I recall it, you were there, kibitzing me when I overcalled. Or did you leave after the first set?

For sure. But typically they will only get you if ...

2008-02-05T12:00:00.000+01:00

For sure.

But typically they will only get you if there is a trump stack over you. If you get raised to 3♣ then they will probably find it more difficult than other top pairs as they are conservative doublers as they compete so aggressively.

This style seems to work reasonably well for them (British understatement here).

I would be more nervous against a pair like Helgemo/Helness, who seem to hot on the double trigger. But I'd still overcall 2♣.

They would find a balancing X, even with a minimum...

2008-02-05T11:02:00.000+01:00

They would find a balancing X, even with a minimum hand, don't you think?

you can't count on weak opposition to bail you out...

2008-02-05T10:54:00.000+01:00

you can't count on weak opposition to bail you out if the overcall is wrong

Meckwell probably have more trouble doubling in this area than most given their competitive nature and light openings.

Of course if they do double you, then the overcall is probably very wrong ;)