Question:
N has a strong hand (21 HCP) and overlooking a big weak spot
in H opens 2 NT. In hindsight should N have opened 1D and done a jump-shift to
S ?
Glenna:
2NT
is 20-21. This hand has 22 HCP and should be opened 2 ♣️. Partner will respond 2 ♦️ (a waiting bid to hear more about opener’s hand) and N
should bid 2NT. A 2 ♣️ opener is forcing on partner
to get to 2NT, 3 of a Major or 4 of a minor. That’s because 2 ♣️ shows a hand that is 1 or 2 tricks short of game in their
own hand.
Back to opener’s hand: 2 ♣️ followed by 2NT showed
22-24 and a rebid of 3NT shows 25-27. That gives responder enough information
to make a good decision. Don’t forget you also play Stayman and Jacoby
Transfers over 2 ♣️ followed by 2 or 3 NT.
Hope
this helps,
Glenna
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