[blml] A Psyche Classification

[John Probst]

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Subject: Re: [blml] A Psyche Classification


> In a message dated 21/09/2007 14:57:14 GMT Standard Time, john at asimere.com
> writes:
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>>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!
>
the clear purpose of raising is to tell opponents that we have a double fit 
and make it trivial for them to bid game.  John
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