By Peter Rhead
Is Your Long Suit Worth a Full Opening
Most of us use the Weak-Two convention to open a strong suit of six-card length. Some players, however, misjudge the strength of their hand and should open at the one level rather than the Weak-Two level. Doing so might give their partner more information.
The Weak-Two convention shows that in your six-card suit you have two of the top three honour cards (Ace King Queen) or three of the top five honour cards which includes also the Jack and Ten in your six-card suit.
A Weak-Two bid has a six-card suit which could be as weak as seven points (King Queen and two length points). It could also be as strong as twelve points (Ace King and two length points plus an outside King).
Ay – there’s the rub. If you have a good suit and a hand of twelve points, you might be better to bid the suit at the one level and then re-bid the suit to show six cards when you have a chance. This gives more information to partner about the strength and shape of your hand. After all, partner may be looking for game, or even slam, and knowing that you have at least twelve points will help him decide.
Your twelve-point hand might deserve further consideration, a second thought before you bid your Weak-Two.
Next Week: Jacoby Two No-Trump
If you wish to promote an activity in your Bridge group or ask a Bridge question, send the information to [email protected] and I will try to include it in this column.
CFUW MUSKOKA BRIDGE FOR BURSARIES FUNDRAISER
FALL LUNCH AND BRIDGE/EUCHRE PARTY, ALL WELCOME
(Or any other game you want to play)
12 NOON FOR LUNCH Friday, Nov 1, 2019 $25 per person
Gravenhurst Senior’s Centre 480 First Street North
A great opportunity to enjoy companionship while supporting young women in Muskoka to go to college and university. Arrange your foursome and bring necessary supplies for your table. To register, please provide all four names to: Mary 705-646-8881 [email protected] Or Carol 705-646-2567
SOCIAL BRIDGE GAME IN HUNTSVILLE
SUMMIT CENTRE FOR ACTIVE LIVING, THURSDAYS 7PM
In the multi-purpose room 2nd floor (elevator) (back entrance of Summit Centre)
Just come – with or without a partner. Please arrive 10 minutes before game time. For information, contact Donna or Peter Tikuisis at 647 471 1774 or [email protected].
This game will be played following Chicago Rules (allowing both fast and slow games). You will keep your same partner for the entire evening. Cost is $1.50 per person. Parking is outside the North Entrance opposite Heritage Village Railway Station.
PORT CARLING SOCIAL BRIDGE CLUB
Games for the Port Carling Social Bridge Club now for the Winter are Monday afternoon 1pm at the Port Carling Community Centre, 3 Bailey Street. Please arrive with your partner at least 10 minutes before game time.
For information, contact Andree or Scott 705-764-3827 [email protected]
There was no game Oct 14, Thanksgiving. Results for Monday, Oct 7, 2019 1. Ted & Susan Daglish 4470 points; 2. Hans & Janette Heeneman 4250 points; 3. Third: Louise Kirbyson & Mavis Hall 4040 points
HUNTSVILLE DUPLICATE BRIDGE CLUB
Games are Tuesday 7pm Trinity United Church 33 Main Street. Please arrive with your partner at least 10 minutes before game time. For partnerships and information call Jan Roberts 705 635-2522 or email [email protected]
The following winners are for Tuesday, Oct 15, 2019 with 8 pairs playing a Howell Movement 1. Betty Fagin and Brian Brocklehurst; 2. Liz Barnes and David Bryce; 3/4. Art Insley and Don Evans; 3/4. Susan Marshall and Jim Smith
MUSKOKA DUPLICATE BRIDGE CLUB (Bracebridge)
Games for the Bracebridge Club are Mondays 7pm, Knox Presbyterian Church, 120 Taylor Road. Please arrive with your partner 10 minutes before game time. For information contact Brian at 705-645-5340 [email protected]
The following winners are from Monday, Oct 14, 2019 with 13 pairs playing a Howell movement. 1. Kathy Kent and David Kent; 2. Betty Fagin and Brian Brocklehurst; 3. Art Insley and Don Evans; 4/5. Mary Mitchell and Susan Maddocks; 4/5. Betty Rintoul and Kel Andresen; 6. Mary Luke and Donna McIntosh 7. Liz Barnes and David Bryce
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