[blml] ACBL LC Detroit minutes

[Alain Gottcheiner]

Robert Frick a écrit :
> I disagree. If you can work out the meaning of a bid, based on knowledge  
> of your system that the opps do not have, you should have an obligation to  
> explain the meaning of the bid; it is inappropriate to just give them the  
> necessary information and see if they can work it out.
>
> For example, the 1D opening bid in Precision shows an opening hand and no  
> other bid. Is that an acceptable explanation? I don't think so. If I add  
> "We play that 1C is 16+ HCP, 1M shows a five-card major, 2C shows a 6-card  
> club suit, and 2D shows 4-4-1-4 or 4-4-0-5 distribution, is that enough?
>
> I think the opps should be able to sit peacefully in their seats and hear  
> that the 1D openers shows an opening hand, fewer than 16 HCP, 2 or more  
> diamonds, and possibly as many as 5 clubs.
>
>   
I'd say the explanation isn't complete in classical Precision, because 
opener won't hold 2425 or 4225 pattern.
To the contrary, explaining all other openings, and saying "1D covers 
the rest" is complete.
Now you may choose.

Best regards

   Alain