Ex-soccer player, Leonberger-lover, happily married to a computer geek, living in Palo Alto, CA; unemployed PhD. in Biology, who is probably way too ambitious in her Bridge playing goals.
Bridge Information
Favorite Bridge Memory
Team mate kissing me on my head because I underlead my AKxxxx to get a ruff and set 6S
Bridge Accomplishments
4th in Roth Swiss, 1st W's Swiss, 1st W's BAM; 2nd W's BAM three times, 2nd in Wagar K.O. 5th Place Venice Cup and McConnell Cup, several top ten in NABC open events
Regular Bridge Partners
Will Watson
Member of Bridge Club(s)
Palo Alto 503
Favorite Tournaments
I love Toronto! Most Nationals, Monterey Regional
Favorite Conventions
2NT - 3S; 3NT now responders describes a slamish hand with minors
This is our agreement, but not sure it would be considered "expert standard":
"Second-round jump to 3N by opener shows 17+- 19- HCP (too good to open 1N, not enough to open 2N) with a doubleton in responder’s suit and stoppers in BOTH unbid suits. "
I will miss my buddy John, he always gave me a big smile when we saw each other at nationals, I gave him a big hug. One of the very good guys in the bridge world!
I am not sure everybody would play 4C as a picture jump here. We play 1M -2m; 2y - 4m as RKC. So do not assume that partner is balanced with no club length unless discussed.
If they bid 2♠ (or cue 2♥ and advance 2♠) now responder’s bids:
1. Double = Cards, 2-3 trumps, then follow-ups by resp. are forcing
2. 2N = Weak T/O
3. 3m = Natural, competitive through invitational
4. 3ourM = to play
4. Cuebid = GF unsuitable for double
5. 4m = Natural