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Doubles (Part 3) Author: Larry Cohen. Date of publish: 10/01/2014. Level: Intermediate. The last two months we discussed Negative and Responsive Doubles. This month we wrap up doubles with: Game-Try ("Maximal") Doubles. Support Doubles. Other doubles.
These Quizzes ask questions on various topics: After Partner's Takeout Double. After Partner's Negative Double. Negative Doubles. Responding to a Takeout Double -- Part 1. Responding to a Takeout Double -- Part 2. Responding to a Takeout Double -- Part 3.
Mar 1, 2023 · Larry Cohen - Mar 2015 Level: Intermediate. March, 2009…Houston. This is it—my curtain call. I've played in every National Championship Tournament since the late 1970's. After more than 100 in a row (3 a year), I'm calling it a career. The Houston Nationals in March, 2009 is my swan song.
Sep 1, 2021 · Jump-Cue Mixed Raise. Larry Cohen - Mar 2015 Level: Intermediate to Advanced. A good addition to anyone's competitive bidding would be to define a "jump-cue". This is exactly what it sounds like. You are "cue-bidding" the OPPONENT'S suit -- but via a jump. For example:
Jan 18, 2021 · This is true for freebids and for negative doubles. For us to make a negative double after a 1-level overcall, we need about 6 points. As the opponents’ overcalls become higher we need more values in order to make a negative double. Versus a 3♠ or higher overcall, we need about 12+ points, and it is game forcing.
Feb 9, 2024 · Double Trouble by Larry Cohen. Larry Cohen. In the previous article, we examined Takeout, Negative, Responsive, Support, and DSI Doubles. This time, we wrap up with a few more doubles which are part of modern bidding. Game-Try (Maximal) Doubles. This double is used by opener to make a game try. This allows opener the ability to compete to the ...
A Support Double can be made only by the Opening Bidder (at his second turn to bid). This will be the 5th action taken in the bidding—after four players have taken a call. SUPPORT DOUBLES Opener’s Support Double shows 3-card Support for Responder’s suit. For example: The double says: “Opener has exactly 3 hearts.”.
