02:15:21	Lynn Chapin:	We don't LEAD AWAY from an Ace in a suit contract.
02:15:23	Sue Mickley:	Reacted to "We don't LEAD AWAY f..." with 🤓
02:19:04	Lynn Chapin:	We should try to keep the stronger hand hidden.  We want partner's opening hand to be concealed.
02:20:04	Lynn Chapin:	HCP all in the same suit make a much better hand than having the same HCP scattered among the suits.
02:22:12	Lynn Chapin:	When we are missing an EVEN number of cards, they tend to break "ODDLY."  (4/2 instead of 3/3)
02:22:45	Lynn Chapin:	When we are missing an ODD number of cards in a suit, they tend to break as EVENLY as possible.
                            Missing 5 pieces, for example, they tend to break 3/2 more often than 4/1.
02:29:12	Lynn Chapin:	https://www.acbl.org/portfolio/community-games/
02:32:54	Mike:	        why too many points for NT
02:33:16	Lynn Chapin:	1NT is a LIMITED bid.  By agreement, 1NT means 15-17 HCP exactly
02:33:26	Lynn Chapin:	This hand has 19 HCP.
02:33:59	Lynn Chapin:	It's balanced, but you might miss a game if your partner thinks you "only" have 15-17, and partner only has 6 pts.
02:34:39	Lynn Chapin:	To show 18-19 HCP and balanced, you will open your minor, partner will respond, and you will JUMP your rebid to 2NT.
                            That's exactly 18-19 HCP and balanced :)
02:35:59	Lynn Chapin:	1C by you, 2C by partner, rebid 2NT by you... same 18-19 points and balanced.
02:43:41	Lynn Chapin:	The only BALANCED HAND PATTERNS are:
                            4-3-3-3
                            5-3-3-2
                            4-4-3-2
02:46:38	Lynn Chapin:	In this case 2NT DOES show a balanced hand.  What if partner passed you there?
                            You sure wouldn't want to be extremely short in any suit.  You'd count on getting that suit as a lead!
02:48:10	Lynn Chapin:	Nov 28 – 2C Strong: Not just 22 points!
                            Nov 30 – 2C Strong: Responding
02:49:11	Lynn Chapin:	Choosing the best bids to best describe your hand is sometimes a challenge.  
                            If you have options... consider it carefully before bidding, so you choose the best one!
02:51:35	Lynn Chapin:	Despite holding five ♥️s, with 16 HCP and a balanced hand, 1NT is the better description of the West hand.  
                            Opening 1♥️ gives you a rebid problem over a 1♠️ response.
02:53:39	Lynn Chapin:	PLAY WHAT YOU SEE …. or you risk giving declarer a "ruff and a sluff." (A perk that might allow them to get a top score!)
02:54:29	Lynn Chapin:	REMEMBER -- EAST is the DUMMY here
02:56:02	Lynn Chapin:	Deciding when to cover the honor:
                            If you don't see the second card, then cover the first time.  You need to promote partner's card in this suit.
                            (And if declarer has that other card in their own hand, they were getting it anyway.)
02:58:29	Lynn Chapin:	Because South covered the honor... you believe that the high card that just got promoted is in the North hand.  So you can finesse through that hand.
03:00:37	Lynn Chapin:	Some deals we will have to make an educated guess.  
                            But think about the auction, and ask yourself whether covering the honor CAN ACTUALLY GAIN A TRICK for the defense.
                            Don't cover automatically... think about it!  If you cover, will it add a trick for your side?  :)
03:01:03	Lynn Chapin:	LESSON HANDS to download :)
03:06:57	Lynn Chapin:	Don't COVER unless it PROMOTES a trick for you.
                            Don't take any action that doesn't GAIN you something.  You should have a REASON to cover the honor.  
                            And you need to start thinking about it as soon as you see the dummy.
03:08:02	Lynn Chapin:	Whenever there is an OVERCALL, that hand PROMISES at least 5 pieces in their suit.
03:09:25	Lynn Chapin:	Most low-level doubles are for takeout.  Partner is expected to bid.
03:09:38	Lynn Chapin:	The OVERCALL could be JUST an 8 count...
03:10:08	Lynn Chapin:	Remember that when your partner overcalls, it's a different point count that when partner opens.
03:11:33	Lynn Chapin:	If you have at least a limit raise in partner's suit, when partner overcalls, 
                            if you (the advancer) CUEBID THEIR SUIT... it promises a fit with partner, and at least 10 points.  The overcaller will do the math from there.
03:13:06	Lynn Chapin:	Bookmark this link to the FREE LESSON: https://acbl-org.zoom.us/j/2364960804?pwd=a3QrbW9EMmhLdWE5ZkM5QXArVzQvUT09
                            The lesson will always be at this link.  Just save this link and you won't have to worry that you missed it in the BBO chat!
03:14:16	Lynn Chapin:	This is the archive where you can find all the videos and all the Community Game lessons: https://www.acbl.org/portfolio/community-games/
                            Today's lesson will be posted tomorrow :)
03:15:05	Lynn Chapin:	The results from today's games are already posted: https://my.acbl.org/club-results/909994 ;)