| Board 22 East Deals E-W Vul |
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NS 3♠; NS 2♥; NS 3♦; NS 1N; NS 1♣; Par +140
| West | North | East | South |
| Pass | 1 ♦ | ||
| Pass | 1 ♠ | Pass | 2 ♥ |
| Pass | 2 NT | Pass | 3 NT |
| All pass |
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| West | North | East | South |
| Pass | 1 ♦ | ||
| Pass | 1 ♠ | Pass | 2 ♥ |
| Pass | 2 NT | Pass | 3 NT |
| All pass |
Is 2NT forcing after the reverse, or in other words does the reverse promise at least one further bid? Both appear to think so.
ReplyDeleteI think I would bid 1NT and not 2H as South. Allows for checkback stayman to uncover a 4-4 heart fit.
1NT is certainly reasonable rather than 2D especially with so many values in the short suits and correspondingly bad diamonds.
ReplyDeleteAfter a reverse there are a number of different methods to determine range:
1. Standard is probably all simple non-jump bids are non-forcing (4th suit forcing is the exception if you think that is a simple non-jump bid). Some extend that a little and play that responder repeating their suit at the two-level is natural and forcing but does not promise or deny extra values.
2. There are various methods with one weakness bid. Blackout - the lower or 2NT or 4th suit simply shows weakness. 2NT always shows weakness - a bit like Lebensohl if you are familiar with that. I personally favour a Herbert negative - the lowest bid (1st step) shows weakness. In these methods all other bids show strength.
It is something that you need to discuss with your partner.