1S-1Nt-2C = 4D or 3H

[benlessard]

our openings are 11-14 or 18-22 so we dont need to use 2C as strength showing bid but we need to use it as transfers. 1Nt is complete relay (1S--2Y isnt forcing), our setup is

 

2C = 4D 11-14 or GF

2D= 4H 11-14 or GF

2H= 6S 11-14 or GF

2S = S+C 11-14

 

2nt and higher S+C GF

 

 

But we sometimes miss game when opener has 3H --63(31)--5341,5134 and responder 5H and 10-11 pts, and we miss M fit when we open 1Nt with 5S(332)

 

So we are thinking of

 

2C---?? (2C = 4D or 3H)

 

2D preference (can be 2532)

2H art GF

2S preference

 

2C-2D

??

 

2H = i have 3H

2S+ = GF S+D.

 

 

2C-2D

2H--??

 

2S i have 2S 4D but not 4H

2Nt = 1354

3C = 1345

 

 

 

 

the problems hands are

 

1354 1354 vs especially a 6322. Where will will play 2nt/3m without extra values.

 

But we will play 2H when responder has 4H and 1S and opener has 3H. And we will miss less game when responder has 5H and a borderline hand. It will allow us to open 1S with 5332,5323 (but not 5233)