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Article #93Re: avoiding a bad slam
From: Alex Martelli
Date: Thu, 15 Jul 1999 00:00
Date: Thu, 15 Jul 1999 00:00
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Piotr Radzikowski <radzik@if.uj.edu.pl> wrote in message news:Pine.SOL.3.90.990715133521.18340B-
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> Apart from sophisticated systems, there is a way in those naturaln, too:
> simply agree hearts and N should ask 4NT (RKCB). After 5D response
> (1 of missing 3), there is a chance to stop (some players will bid 6H
> on a finesse, but many wouldn't).
Specifically: a small slam that is AT BEST on a finesse should not be
bid; one that is AT WORST on a finesse should always be bid.
If you think the slam is "exactly" on a finesse, it's probably a tad
below it (e.g. some tiny chance of a first-round ruff on the lead), so,
don't bid it.
If one doesn't accept this guideline, then RKCB should not be played.
Alex
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