Should S bid 2D or 2NT in response to North’s opening
bid?
Rich:
Over partner’s 1H opener South should respond 2D, not 2NT.
First, these days most people play that 2NT over partner’s opening bid of 1H or
1S shows a game-forcing raise of partner’s major with at least 4 trump. Second,
even if you play that 2NT is natural, 2D is a better choice. 2NT has two
significant flaws: only one spade stopper and a singleton heart. The 2D
response has no flaws. It is forcing and natural. Also. it leaves plenty of
room to explore the best final contract, which may well be in diamonds, clubs,
NT or even hearts.
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