tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-605818423051015628.post565964984649224026..comments2023-05-08T11:34:59.729+01:00Comments on Views from the bridge table: Who's overcalling?ulvenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13711417973388995714noreply@blogger.comBlogger10125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-605818423051015628.post-51790364531107965992010-11-10T13:50:59.092+01:002010-11-10T13:50:59.092+01:00I would definitely overcall. You have an opening-s...I would definitely overcall. You have an opening-strength hand and you have a good suit, which partner and I describe as AJTxx or KQTxx or better. Here you have AQTxx, which is appropriate for this action. By the way, we always overcall with that suit quality, even for our weak twos and preempts. When we end up in defense, pard can rely on my bid for the play or for a juicy double if it's appropriate.Alain Lacoursenoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-605818423051015628.post-83382271384305909562010-06-22T00:39:34.168+01:002010-06-22T00:39:34.168+01:00And Ulf please don't forget posting :)And Ulf please don't forget posting :)Csaba Dadayhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14173689674210571447noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-605818423051015628.post-65726996908965833472010-05-28T22:45:40.121+01:002010-05-28T22:45:40.121+01:00I submitted it, but there is a time lag. The quest...I submitted it, but there is a time lag. The questions are sent out ahead of time and there's the print schedule time lag, too. I'll let you know if it's used and what happens.Memphis MOJOhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12653631347560307425noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-605818423051015628.post-37341249076455579702010-05-28T21:36:41.182+01:002010-05-28T21:36:41.182+01:00Don't forget to eventually send or post the re...Don't forget to eventually send or post the results/comments. Although an ACBL member I opted out of the Bulletin when they started charging extra for overseas shipping :-(ulvenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13711417973388995714noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-605818423051015628.post-29054963914498310742010-05-28T21:32:42.975+01:002010-05-28T21:32:42.975+01:00That's ok.
Would be interesting to see the c...That's ok. <br /><br />Would be interesting to see the comments. You also know the source if you want to publish the full deal.ulvenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13711417973388995714noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-605818423051015628.post-65354510499570511552010-05-28T20:30:08.565+01:002010-05-28T20:30:08.565+01:00I'm guessing among the mainstream experts in A...I'm guessing among the mainstream experts in ACBL-land, 70% would pass, 30% bid.<br /><br />Among average players, 90% would bid.<br /><br />We could submit this to It's Your Call as a problem and find out. Do you mind if I submit it under your name?Memphis MOJOhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12653631347560307425noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-605818423051015628.post-81901666396602682882010-05-28T15:42:02.909+01:002010-05-28T15:42:02.909+01:00An online Swedish poll showed ca 80% overcalling a...An online Swedish poll showed ca 80% overcalling and 20% passing (after 40+ answers), responders ranging from less experienced to experts.<br /><br />I wonder how those figures would look in ACBL or UK?ulvenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13711417973388995714noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-605818423051015628.post-14481057288137914452010-05-28T13:38:14.278+01:002010-05-28T13:38:14.278+01:00At IMPs, the question is always could we have a ga...At IMPs, the question is always could we have a game, and the answer here is yes. <br /><br />If you bid, you invite partner in.<br /><br />If you bid, you will get a diamond when partner is on lead.Memphis MOJOhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12653631347560307425noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-605818423051015628.post-14954515090459495392010-05-28T08:42:10.735+01:002010-05-28T08:42:10.735+01:00This is an interesting hand, being short in both m...This is an interesting hand, being short in both majors, which is one reason why many would pass. After all, what can bidding really achieve?<br /><br />Imps, apparently :)Paul Gipsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13564960646170455536noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-605818423051015628.post-12639225348230187302010-05-27T02:43:16.444+01:002010-05-27T02:43:16.444+01:001. People remember the occasional minus 800. They ...1. People remember the occasional minus 800. They forgot the (many more) times when something good happens.<br /><br />2. People are afraid of criticism. You won't usually get criticized for passing, so they take the "easy' way out.Memphis MOJOhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12653631347560307425noreply@blogger.com