As much as Duboin showed good judgement in the earlier post (by passing after RHO X), he couldn't restrain himself when he was in the same position on this deal from Yeh Bros in China this spring vs USA2.
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Qxxx
Ax
KJT8xx
Imps/red vs white and the bidding started the familiar (1S) - pass - (1NT) - ?
Duboin overcalled 2C, which was followed by a take-out X and all pass.
______KT864
______T5
______JT874
______6
AQ973_______52
K972________AJ8
KQ2_________965
9___________AQ754
______J
______Q643
______A3
______KJT832
Soft defence by Grue-Cheek resulted in only two down, -500, but still a 12 imp loss when teammate Madala went two off in 3NT the other way. The auction started 1S - 2C at that table so getting into that auction wasn't an alternative.
When bad results happen, you may want to take stock and reflect if it was bad luck, a random result or an anti-percentage action that caused it. If you can't decide for yourself, ask around.
Always look out for the potential misfit auction and remember that sometimes, it's wiser to fold.
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