[blml] A Psyche Classification

[Gampas at aol.com]

In a message dated 21/09/2007 14:57:14 GMT Standard Time, john at asimere.com  
writes:

>Why should West, when he knows opponents have game values assist  the 
>opponents to diagnose a 4-1 spade fit and thus assess game as more  >likely?

The opponent looking at the singleton spade and hearing the  negative double 
is aware of the 4-1 fit, unless he needs a visit  to Specsavers.

>Why should West when he knows his side are  seriously outgunned, try a
>4-4 spade fit when he knows spades are breaking badly?
 
It is presumably a 5-4 fit, as what reason would East have for bidding a  
four-card suit.
 
>Why should West want to commit unassisted suicide? suicide is also an  
infraction >of law in England. ye gods, Pass is obvious. and DALB is (and I  know 
him well >enough to say it) being ridiculous here. Were the West hand  better, 
a 2S call>(against a known 4-1 break) is still crazy, but I might  rule an 
amber. 
>What do I know; I'm not a Grandmaster.?   John
 
The clear purpose of raising it to tell partner of the double-fit so that  
partner can make a lawful decision. Clearly raising is lawful and passing is  
unlawful and the L&E correctly ruled so. As all can see I have completely  
changed sides on this one!