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a jump to 3D here would show a G.I. hand with good diamond suit (as would 3H show GI with 6 decent hearts). To Gonzalo: I judged the hand to be too good for a 3C bid. fwiw: i selected to rebid 3NT but will wait before exposing the success or lack thereof the bid. DHL

Brain not what it should be. Yes, I was referring to 2C response, DHL

Csaba: English can be a tough language, for sure. What would it mean in Romanian language? DHL

It seems as though your friend was trying to include mixed raises into the structure via the 2D response. This structure shows some merit even if I, personally, have the same concern about this that I have about other innovations that cause a convention or treatment to be subject to pre-emption. What is opener to do after responder bids such a wide-range 2D and the next person pops in a bid at the 4-level? But, that's just me. DHL

2NT (Bal 22-24) seems to be the least lie and may be the easiest rebid for responder to field. Stiff K is certainly better than a small stiff club. Try to make partner-friendly bids and rebids when possible. ps: There is no right answer to this one unless playing the old version of Roman 2D or some other method geared for strong 4441's. Be thankful that your distro wasn't 4450! DHL

definitely advocate for 2NT rebid. Reasons: 1) I've described my range and approximate shape 2) it's often easier and people often feel more comfortable/ confident developing the bidding after someone has rebid NT. We have more agreed-upon responder rebids available (nmf, dbl-barrelled checked-back, xyz) to use after the NT rebid. 3) you have probably right-sided the final contract, whatever it might become. DHL

2♣.......! I use to laugh about bidding like this. Or, 2N natural (and others laugh at me :rolleyes: ) No objection to, or laughter about a 2C responses from me at all. It is often easier to develop the bidding after certain responses than after certain other responses. In addition, it is seeming more and more to me that opener often has an easier time rebidding after opening a black suit than after opening a red suit. DHL

I am one of those who initially respond 2D, followed by heart raise, in order to GF and distinguish between 3 and 4-card heart support. I hope my partner doesn't decide to take total control at this point although the worst that could happen would seem to be to wind up in 7 Ds. DHL

Format: BBO MBC Imp Pairs Opps: not bad, both claim to be experts- i don't dispute their claims. Vulnerabiity: Both White Your hand: ♠: VOID, ♥: AJ4, ♦: KT96, ♣: QT9543 (Spot cards are correct) Opponents Pass throughout. You are playing BBO adv 2/1 with Wk NTs Bidding: Partner deals and bids 1 spade, You respond 1NT (f - 1: any disagreements with 1NT?) Partner rebids two Clubs. Your Bid!!!! :P Thank you all in advance DHL

I was having a discussion with a couple of online friends when I asked one of them to explain what bidding is? This person had some difficulty answering the question and threw the question back to me, asking me what my definition of "bidding" is? I answered, "IMO, bidding is a form of communication, like a language. Like many languages, there are numerous different types of bidding." I then proceeded to explain that some bids make statements, some ask questions, some answer questions, etc., etc. I thought that i had given a good, conceptual answer. However, I started to wonder how others, especially those who are Bridge professionals and/ or Bridge teachers, might answer this seemingly simple question?. Do you agree with my definition? If not, how would define the word "bidding"? (BTW, fwiw, my answer to defining the term "carding" is essentially the same.) TIA DHL

Agree with Arend on this point. Don't see the point of the resp X in the first point. Even if you find a heart fit, opps have already established a spade fit, hence can always out-bid you. 3S (to a lesser degree 3♦) comes closest to describing your hand as quickly as possible. Then you're in a better position to rely on partner's decisions. DHL

Do you think that your heart suit is as good as many 6-baggers? Does partner usually have at least a bit of tolerance for your suit when he/she makes a neg. double?. Given your total hand, and partner showing minors, do you think you could withstand spade taps in the trump suit given your overall strength? Visualize a typical neg X after 1H-1s-X: what do you think you can ultimately make? or since your partner made a bid that supposedly shows both minors or a 2 1/2 heart raise, you could pick a minor and see what partner does. But, the quality of the trump suit, albeit only 5 cards,........................................... DHL

What a pleasant thought..... B) Bal. GF for me, too. DHL

Enlighten me, please. Why would a Double of opps 2S rebid not be Responsive? I have cards, likely not 4 hearts (I would bid them), too much to pass with, and support/ tolerance for either minor. 3D just seems rather unilateral to me. DHL

I have significant difficulties with memory and sustained attention span. So, being able to write down the cards played and having some time to think would be quite beneficial for me. Having a pair of Luis' Xray/ see-through sun glasses would also be helpful. BTW: may I also have a Taser to use on all the people that stand near the table and won't shut up while I'm trying to think ("trying" being the operative word)? DHL