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Trimestrale Di Infobridge __________________________________________________________________________________ Trimestrale di Infobridge curato da Marco Troiani – Aprile 2013 BIOGRAFIE Margaret, nel lontano 1943 è stata la quinta donna nella storia della World Margaret Wagar Bridge Federation a conquistare il titolo di Margaret Wagar è nata nel 1902 ad Atlanta World Life Master e la American Contract in Georgia ed è scomparsa nel 1990, dopo Bridge League gli ha concesso nel 1999 essere stata una delle migliori giocatrici del l'onore di far parte della Hall of Fame del suo tempo nonché una valente insegnate e Bridge americano. scrittrice di bridge. Margaret fece anche LICITA parte del Board of In memoria dell’indimenticato Enzo Riolo, Directors riporto un articolo nel quale descrive una dell'A.C.B.L. dal sua invenzione licitativa piuttosto nota in 1960 al 1972 e fu terra di Sicilia. nominata Membro La paola (in memoria di Enzo Riolo) Onorario dell'Associazione nel Osservazioni e consigli. 1979. il “passo” con una mano bilanciata (anche In suo onore si forte) si rivela equivalente al “passo” con disputa ogni anno ai colore avversario. Con una mano Summer’s National American Bridge bilanciata di qualsiasi punteggio (anche 20 Championship's una competizione per PO) , è buona norma passare su 1SA. squadre femminili che porta il suo nome e In questo modo, si rimane sempre che ha sostituito il precedente Coffin “cacciatori” (e non selvaggina) ed il Trophy che, nato nel 1933, è la più antica compagno??? ….potrà dedurlo!!! gara femminile del Bridge Nazionale USA. Come intervenire con monocolore??? Nella serie impressionante dei suoi successi colti in oltre 30 anni di bridge ad Come e quali gli interventi con bicolore??? altissimo livello, si possono contare 33 Come e quando punire l’avversario??? Campionati Americani tra i quali Come mostrare le mani molto forti??? ricordiamo: 7 vittorie nel Coffin Trophy (tra il 1940 ed il 1965), il Chicago (oggi A queste domande risponde la Reisinger) nel 1941, 5 Campionati convenzione “paola” americani a coppie femminili tra il 1944 ed A) come intervenire con monocolore??? il 1958 (gli ultimi 4 consecutivi in coppia con Kay Rhodes), 5 Master Mixed Teams Sulla apertura avversaria di 1SA il “contro” (tra il 1942 ed il 1964), 2 Open Pairs (1947 mostra (tranne una rara eccezione che e 48), 2 Mixed Pair (1948 e 49), 2 vedremo in seguito) una monocolore sesta Spingolds (1946 e 1948) in squadre nelle o+ (in qualsiasi seme) con i seguenti quali era l'unica componente femminile! requisiti: Arrivata ai 70 anni, è stata anche capitano • almeno 10 p.o. ; non giocatore della squadra femminile USA • anche 8/9 p.o. Se tutti nel colore!!! alle Olimpiadi del 1968 e del 1972. • ed in ogni caso…“colore solido”!!! Comportamento del partner: La Wagar ha anche guidato da Capitano • passo = trasformazione punitiva almeno non Giocatore le Squadre Femminili USA 10 p.o. (o equivalenti); che hanno partecipato ai Mondiali del 1960 • 2fiori = relais debole (per passo o e del 1972. correggi); ___________________________________________________________________________________________________ Anno VII - Nº 24 www.infobridge.it Pag. 1 di 17 __________________________________________________________________________________ Trimestrale di Infobridge curato da Marco Troiani – Aprile 2013 • nuovo colore = naturale forzante. Tranne disastrose surlevée non è una B) come e quali gli interventi bicolore??? tragedia. Un rischio limitato a fronte di lauti La “paola”, non ghettizza non privilegia guadagni. o alcuna bicolore. Tutte, dico tutte, son D) come mostrare le mani molto forti??? dichiarabili. La condizione indispensabile è che: la Avendo escluso (per sistema) interventi forza, la qualità dei colori, la distribuzione e con bilanciate (deboli, forti o anche il rispetto della posizione di zona meritino fortissime), vanno considerate le mani l’intervento. sbilanciate forti per punteggio e/o perdenti e/o distribuzione: Pertanto, con qualsiasi bicolore (almeno 5- • per le monocolori forti (anche con una 4), si dichiara semplicemente il palo più quarta a lato), si interviene di contro per: lungo. - se il partner passa = slurp!!! Comportamento del partner: - se dichiara 2fiori: • debole: passa o gradino per passa o a) colore a livello tre 8/9 vincenti; correggi; b) 2SA = sesta (non fiori) con quarta • con fit: passa, rialza (invitando) o nobile a lato (3 fiori chiede la sesta). manche; • per le bicolori forti (almeno 5-5): • forte: - 2SA = interroga per quarta a lato. - 2SA = bicolore alternata (fiori/cuori) o • Nuovo colore = forzante un giro; non (quadri/picche); intendo ritornare sui limiti che meritano - 3fiori = bicolore fiori/quadri un intervento, ma consiglio una - 3quadri = bicolore quadri/cuori precauzione: ove il colore più corto sia di - 3cuori = bicolore cuori/picche rango inferiore, è consigliabile una - 3picche = bicolore picche/fiori maggiore prudenza, nella eventualità di Comportamento del quarto di mano doverlo mostrare a livello tre. (escluse, anche al quarto di mano, C) come e quando, punire l’avversario??? riaperture con bilanciate deboli, forti o fortissime): Sulla apertura 1SA dell’avversario la • contro = m punizione è possibile (anzi è una ostra una mano sbilanciata di opportunità privilegiata da questa almeno 11 p.o. convenzione). Prosecuzione del partner: Non è, infatti, una mano bilanciata forte lo - passo = trasformazione (almeno 10 strumento più qualificato per penalizzare il p.o.) - 2fior contratto (da apertura) di 1sa, ma un colore i = relais debole. Ora, il quarto di lungo e solido supportato da una “f.l.” mano: a) passa (sbilanciato a fiori); b) (forza linea) di venti o più punti onori. corregge con colore a livello; c) salta o rialza con mano forte Pertanto, ove il compagno di chi ha - 2quadri/2cuori/2picche = debole con contrato 1SA (monocolore di 10 + p.o.) colore sesto (o+). dovesse avere (a sua volta) • colore a livello due = riapertura debole, 10 + p.o., sarà possibile “punire” (fida su forza “dedotta” del compagno) “trasformando” con un semplice “passo”. mostra un colore decente e meno di 11 Attenzione!!! p.o. • 1SA fatto (sullo score) vale 90 punti; • bicolori d’attacco (12/14 p.o. O • 1SA contrato e fatto vale 180 punti. equivalenti): ___________________________________________________________________________________________________ Anno VII - Nº 24 www.infobridge.it Pag. 2 di 17 __________________________________________________________________________________ Trimestrale di Infobridge curato da Marco Troiani – Aprile 2013 - 2SA = bicolore alternata(fiori/cuori o • 2fiori/2quadri = meno di 10 p.o. “miglior quadri/picche); - 3fiori = bicolore minore” per: fiori/quadri (almeno 5/5); - passo con le fiori (in mano minima) - 3quadri = bicolore quadri/cuori (almeno - colore naturale (in mano minima) 5/5); • 2cuori/2picche= meno di 10 p.o. Colore - 3cuori = bicolore cuori/picche (almeno almeno quinto. 5/5); Conseguentemente!!! Per il quarto di - 3picche = bicolore picche/fiori (almeno mano, le sequenze che non passano dal 5/5). contro rimangono assolutamente invariate. Su apertura di 1SA debole variazioni del secondo di mano: per il secondo di mano… Il Contro Snap Dragon variazioni irrisorie, quasi nulle; vuoi perché Il Contro Snap Dragon, la cui origine è la convenzione privilegia la punizione (il sconosciuta, viene sferrato dal 4º di Mano senza debole è maggiormente esposto a quando ognuno dei tre contendenti che lo questa aggressiva evenienza), vuoi, per hanno preceduto ha nominato un proprio l’opportunità che il sistema offre, colore diverso: proponendo mani che spaziano: dalla competizione dichiarativa alla descrizione Ovest Nord Est Sud ottimale per forza e distribuzione) di mani 1♦ 1♥ 1♠ ! che vorrebbero la manche e perché no? Lo slam!!!). Questo tipo di Contro, che è una chiara alternativa al Contro Rosenkraz, viene utilizzato per mostrare una mano solo competitiva dotata di una discreta quinta nel quarto colore e di almeno un minimo di supporto in quello del partner (aiuto secondo meglio se Onorato). Enzo Riolo Soltanto due prudenti raccomandazioni: - Non sottovalutate il terzo di mano!!! - Curate sempre la bontà del colore!!! Su apertura di 1SA debole variazioni del quarto di mano: per il quarto di mano la variazione si limita al significato del “contro”. Riaprendo di “contro” si mostra una mano sbilanciata o bilanciata di almeno 11 p.o. Prosecuzioni da parte del secondo di mano: Snap Dragon • passo = trasformazione punitiva (mostra Il bello del Contro Snap Dragon è che può 10 o più p.o. tendenzialmente bilanciati). essere eseguito a qualsiasi livello: ___________________________________________________________________________________________________ Anno VII - Nº 24 www.infobridge.it Pag. 3 di 17 __________________________________________________________________________________ Trimestrale di Infobridge curato da Marco Troiani – Aprile 2013 Ovest Nord Est Sud tanto utile da ricompensarvi della fatica fatta. 1♥ 2♦ 3♣ ! Guardate qui sopra quanto lo Snap Dragon POESIA DIALETTALE può essere più utile di altri tipi di Contro in IO…E IL BRIDGE (di Riccardo Vandoni) questa precipua situazione nella quale Sud Quanno da piccolo mi padre disse ... riesce a presentare la sua quinta di picche “Riccà, farai l’agrario. Nelle campagne in condizioni di relativa sicurezza. nostre, t’occuperai de riso, fave, Per Nord la vita diviene facile e non si grano e curerai der prato le magagne”, rischia più di farsi tagliare fuori dalla Licita me lo guardai co’ le pupille fisse disponendo del colore di rango vincente: e penzai subbito ch’er
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