I just got back from playing a sectional with my dad. We are both in the noob category (0-50 MPs) but over the weekend, we both made 7.29 silver points. First of all, is that good? Second of all, does it mean anything?
Third, I have a card play question. We're playing a pairs (MPs) event. We're basically playing SAYC, but my dad isn't very familiar with anything intricate. We go by "feel" a lot, but we understand the basic workings of SAYC (i.e. we know the basic point ranges of different bids, and what's forcing and invitational [for the most part]), but we don't have a very sophisticated grasp of it (like neither of us knows WTF Lebensohl does). I hope I've painted a fairly good picture of our experience and skill level.
I'm sitting south, both sides vulnerable.
A Q 6 4
K J 7 3
7 4 3
9 8
North deals and opens.
1
- pass - 1
- 2
3
- 4
- 4
- all pass
The opening lead is the
A, and the dummy shows:
K 10 9 8
Q 5 4 2
A K 6 4 3
For reference, my hand is:
A Q 6 4
K J 7 3
7 4 3
9 8
What's the best way to play this hand?
Are there any improvements over my line? Is it better to play out the top 2 clubs, and try to ruff the 3rd for an entry to my hand?
Last edited by Myrmidon7328; 06-21-2008 at 07:32 PM.