Weekly Hand Analysis - Glenna Shannahan - February 7, 2022- Advance 1NT?

 

Question: N opens 1C and E overcalls 1♠, should W respond 1NT or 2♠ to indicate shape and point count? 

Glenna:

  Yes, I think W should respond 1 NT. However, once E bids 2 ♥️, I think 2NT is ok, but I would probably bid 2 ♠️ . With good hands 4-3 fits play ok, but with  a weaker hand, I would choose the 5-2 fit and correct to 2 ♠️.  10 pts. Is considered weak. I would probably not choose 2 NT which shows a good 11 or. 12,

Glenna