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From: Stephen Fischer <stephendotfisc...@aviarydotnet.au>
Date: Sat, 17 May 2008 12:15:48 +1000
Local: Fri, May 16 2008 10:15 pm
Subject: Re: Balancing over Weak 1NT
Adam Beneschan wrote: I've even seen that agreement in the direct seat - from two different > On May 16, 7:08 am, Terry Faust <m...@comcast.net> wrote: >> Assume that when opponents open a weak NT (12-14) you play your >> standard defense in the direct seat that includes double is penalty. >> After 1NT Pass Pass, >> 1. Do you still play your standard defense? >> 2. Is double still penalty or should it now be for takeout? > Is there such a thing as a takeout double when there are four unbid > My tendency would be to play it for penalty, but I'd need a stronger > -- Adam pairs. Sure enough, both times they had an opening hand with 3+ card support for all the unbid suits. Both times their partner jumped in a four card suit with a balanced 10-11 count. Needless to say, we now treat a "takeout" of our 1NT opening the same You must Sign in before you can post messages.
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