halle1 (02/02/83)
Is this newsgroup dead? I'm sure there are many subjects that could be discussed here. Does anyone have an interesting hand that came up? Does anyone want suggestions as to proper bids or plays? How about questionable rulings you've received? (I have plenty of those stories.) Perhaps a discussion of favorite conventions. Well, I'll start one. What are your favorite defenses to 1NT? I volunteer to collect responses and summarize to the net. Send me replies by mail. Also, please start using this newsgroup. Anyway, here is my favorite. 2D=Both Majors 2H=Hearts and a minor 2S=Spades and a minor 2NT=Both minors 2C=An unknown one suiter. It forces a 2D response, which could be passed. Responder need not bid 2D if he has a GOOD reason, such as not wanting to be passed or a suit of his own, but he cannot pass. Double=Penalty, probably a solid suit with other stuff. Consequently, 2C probably is a broken suit or one without enough sure tricks. This can also be played in passout seat. Any comments? Any other pet systems? Please, folks, lets make this group active. Jeff Halle houxz!halle1