Weekly Hand Analysis - Glenna Shannahan - December 6, 2021- Don't be timid or maybe a misclick

 

Question: N opens 1 D and S passes. Hand went down 1. Should S bid 1NT in response to the 1 D?

Glenna: 

  South is obligated to bid if he has 6 or more points!!!! Passing with this hand would normally incite the opponents to call the director!  When your partner opens, you are obliged to bid and this is a nice hand so perhaps South misclicked?? 1NT should show 6-10 so this should be 2 NT showing 11 or 12. And, of course, with 13-15 bid 3 NT. With 14 or more, look for slam!