[blml] Lead Problem

[Adam Beneschan]

Konrad wrote:
 
> You mean partner "most likely" jumped to 2H with six to the jack
> or six to the queen? What for? Why would he do that?
> Who are we playing with?
> Sure, anything is possible in bridge, but what are the odds?
> How often do you see people jump do 2H with
> Qxxxxx?

Lots!!!  Konrad, maybe you don't see it that much in Poland, but at
favorable vulnerability it's not at all uncommon over here in the US.
I suspect that in England and Australia it's even more common---they
seem to be maniacs when it comes to preempting.  It's a matter of
style and culture, which is why you need to be careful when saying
things like:
 
> The assumption about declarer's two sure stoppers is only a step below
> being absurd.

In some places, it would be absurd.  Not in others.

                                -- Adam