Yes, whenever we
have 22 or more high card points, we must open 2 ♣️! Partner MUST get us to 2 NT,
3 of a Major or 4 of a minor on the theory that 22+ points often needs only one
trick from partner to make a game.
There are several
methods people use to respond to 2 ♣️: One is that partner always bids 2 ♦️
as a waiting bid or 3 of a Major with 9+ points and a 5-card suit and 2NT is 9+
points with a balanced hand.
My favorite
method: 2 ♦️ promises an A or a K, 2 ♥️
can have points but denies having an A or a K, and 2NT promises a GOOD 5-card ♥️
suit. Why do I love this method? Because If partner bids 2 ♥️
with no A or K, I know right then that we don’t have slam. If he bids 2 ♦️,
we MIGHT have a slam and I can explore.
Not knowing the
bidding style of the people playing this hand, I would make this suggestion:
Open 2 ♣️ and regardless of partner’s bid, bid 3 NT. You have
9 tricks in your own hand and on this board N will lead her 4th best ♠️
and now you have 10 tricks. Sometimes we try to be scientific and we end up
making mistakes or having misunderstandings. When you have 9 tricks in your
hand, bid 3NT. Your partner will recognize the bidding and if they have more,
they can look for slam.
Hope this helps,
Glenna
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