tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7115633791110477890.post92236693414813847..comments2024-02-07T00:26:17.605-08:00Comments on Cuebidding At Bridge: Transfers After Puppet After KokishKenneth Rexford, Esq.http://www.blogger.com/profile/03546227934953411090noreply@blogger.comBlogger2125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7115633791110477890.post-77139822998578410982008-03-10T11:28:00.000-07:002008-03-10T11:28:00.000-07:00Interesting idea. If I understand:4D-4♥-Pass = no...Interesting idea. If I understand:<BR/><BR/>4D-4♥-Pass = no interest, hearts<BR/>4D-4♥-4♠ = no interest, spades<BR/>4M = "Last Train"<BR/>4NT = RKCB hearts<BR/>4D-4♥-4NT = RKCB spades<BR/><BR/>Much better. I like it. I would add something, however. One concern is when Responder needs to know what major because Responder has independent interest. In other words, if Responder wants to ask opposite the "weak" hand, he cannot afford to bid 4♥ and have this passed.<BR/><BR/>One could have 4D-P-4♠ be a "demand bid." If Opener has spades, he answers RKCB for spades (5♣+). If Opener does not have spades, but just hearts, be bids 4NT and Responder answers. If Opener has both, he either answers or asks as makes sense.Kenneth Rexford, Esq.https://www.blogger.com/profile/03546227934953411090noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7115633791110477890.post-83029556131890649512008-03-10T10:26:00.000-07:002008-03-10T10:26:00.000-07:00Your scheme doesn't allow opener to invite slam be...Your scheme doesn't allow opener to invite slam below game, which seems a shame. Wouldn't it be better to play:<BR/>4D = weak / forcing the five level with spades<BR/>4H/S = mild slam interest (nf)<BR/>4NT+ = hearts<BR/>Some possible awkwardness here after 4D of course...Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com