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The Gambling 3NT |
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As I have said on numerous occasions in the news-sheets (and see Benjamin twos, Multi 2♦ or Kokish Relays) it is obviously very silly to use the 3NT opening as a very strong balanced hand, so what is the best use? Undoubtedly it's the ‘gambling' 3NT. |
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There are various treatments but the best is a completely solid minor suit AKQxxxx(x) and absolutely no outside ace or king. Playing this treatment partner knows exactly what you have and will only pass when he has stoppers in 3 suits. |
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If responder does not want to play in 3NT (because a suit is wide open) then he bids 4♣ (pass or correct). |
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Of course the gambling 3NT is not a weak hand and there may be slam. If responder is interested in slam he can bid 4♦ which asks opener to show his singleton (or void). |
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Responses to the 4♦ shape ask are: |
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♥ shortage |
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♠ shortage |
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no shortage (2227 or 2272) |
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shortage in the other minor (responder should be able to work out which one!). |
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Defense to the Gambling 3 No Trumps |
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You can use your normal defence to 1NT but two levels higher. My preferred defence is Multi Landy, thus: - |
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penalties |
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both majors |
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a long major suit |
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♥'s and a minor * |
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Note that advancer will normally know |
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♠'s and a minor * |
. .which minor partner has. |
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The problem with the Gambling 3NT |
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The only real drawback of the Gambling 3NT is that the wrong hand is declarer in a 3NT contract. There are a couple of solutions: - |
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Play transfer pre-empts; 2NT = ♣ 's, 3♣ = ♦'s etc. and then 3♠ = the Gambling 3NT. |
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Responder can then happily bid 3NT with stoppers such as Kx. All other responses are the same. The drawback is that you lose your normal 2NT bid. |
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Play an opening 3♥ bid as either ♥'s or ♠'s. Of course this may lead to confusion, but it's just as likely to be the opponents who get in a mess. |
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There is a good example of the pre-emptive effect of the gambling 3NT in news-sheet 215. |
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Pattaya Bridge Club - |
www.pattayabridge.com |
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