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Double overcall after 1any-1NT

Poll: Double overcall after 1any-1NT (8 member(s) have cast votes)

What's the meaning of X?

  1. I usually(always) play takeout in these types of sequence (8 votes [100.00%])

    Percentage of vote: 100.00%

  2. I usually(always) play penalty in these types of sequence (0 votes [0.00%])

    Percentage of vote: 0.00%

  3. I usually(always) play optional(extra strength) in these types of sequence (0 votes [0.00%])

    Percentage of vote: 0.00%

  4. It really depends on X, Y, meaning of 1NT(F or NF) and position(direct or balance), no general rule (0 votes [0.00%])

    Percentage of vote: 0.00%

  5. Other approachs (0 votes [0.00%])

    Percentage of vote: 0.00%

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#1 User is offline   frank0 

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Posted 2012-April-22, 22:37

Assume you play 2/1 or sayc. X, Y and 1NT are natural but 1NT could be forcing, semi-forcing or non-forcing.
In the poll, "usually" means you are allowed to have a few exceptions beside your general rule(e.g. usually takeout but if it's 1-1NT they overcall 2 it's penalty)
Asking opinion on 1X-(P)-1NT-(2Y)-double or 1X-(P)-1NT-(2Y)-P-(P)-double types auction.

For people who usually(always) play takeout:
Do you make it difference when the 1NT implies other suit(1-1NT) and they overcall that suit()?
Do you make it difference when 1NT is NF and very shape-specific(1-1NT)?

For people who usually(always) play penalty:
Do you make it difference when you're 1NT bidder, and double the overcall where you deny 4 cards?
You open 1, partner response 1NT, RHO overcall 2, what do you do with 5=1=(43) 15~16HCP

For people who usually(always) play optional:
I'm not familiar with this, can you share the reason why you think it's better than t/o or penalty? If you have exception to general rule specifies it.

For people who play it depends on case:
What's your (simple or complicated) agreement?

For people who vote 5:
Do I forget something? Tell me.
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Posted 2012-April-23, 00:04

Missed the question at first -- found it on closer reading.
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Posted 2012-April-23, 00:10

I generally play takeout. However I suspect it is better to play it as takeout if partner could hold 4+ in their suit (Y) and penalty if he couldn't. The reasoning is that if partner will (almost) never leave double in, there are generally other competitive options available.
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