What are you expecting?

[JonnyQuest]

In the following auction:

 

1♥ - (X) - 2♦

 

What are you expecting for the 2♦ response?

 

Can it be...

1. 10+ HCP?
   
2. Less than 10?
   
3. Either?
   

 

Does it show...

1. An inability to respond 1 Spade
   
2. An inability to respond 2NT (Limit+ raise in Hearts)
   

 

What responses, after the double, are forcing by an unpassed hand?

 

Thanks! :huh:

[SteveMoe]

Assuming Natural Bidding only: 4-9 HCP and 5+ ♦ cards. Weak-constructive and denies a fit.

With xxxx xx AQxxxx x, 2♦ likely better than 1♠.

 

Redouble 10+ implies no fit (might contain 3 card limit raise).

1 level forces 6+ HCP 4+ Cards, as if the double never happened.

 

Note: Kaplan and Sheinwold advocated playing 2bids here are natural and forcing. Not see many do this anymore.

 

Bergen Raises over Major and Double (BROMAD) changed the landscape a bit.

So have transfer responses over takeout doubles.

Both these approaches add value with fit bids that distinguish between weak, constructive, and invitational hands.

[lowerline]

In the following auction:

 

1♥ - (X) - 2♦

 

What are you expecting for the 2♦ response?

 

Can it be...

1. 10+ HCP?
2. Less than 10?
3. Either?

 

Does it show...

1. An inability to respond 1 Spade
2. An inability to respond 2NT (Limit+ raise in Hearts)

 

What responses, after the double, are forcing by an unpassed hand?

 

Thanks! :huh:

 

I play this as 10+ (forcing) and a 5crd suit or longer (otherwise redouble). It denies 4crd heart support (otherwise 2nt). It denies a 4crd spade suit (otherwise redouble).

 

Steven

 

 

 

[P_Marlowe]

Even if not playing NFB after suit overcalls, it is quite common to play NFB after they

made a T/O.

On the ground, that after we have opened he bidding / they having shown opening values, I

usually wont have opening values as well.

 

But you have to make an agreement.

 

If you want to create a gameforce absent agreements, start with XX.

 

With kind regards

Marlowe

[Zelandakh]

If you are playing ITD, it is natural and forcing. In this case, all responses except Pass, Redouble and a direct raise are forcing.

If you are playing strong1, weak2, it is natural and non-forcing. In this case, all the same bids as above are forcing except 2 of a new suit.

If you are playing transfers, it is a good heart raise. In this case, everything is forcing except a direct raise and, depending on your structure, 1NT.

[kenberg]

As it happens, the auction (well, clubs, not diamonds) occurred yesterday. My hand:

 

 

 

[hv=pc=n&e=s987hq9dk3ck97654&d=w&v=e&b=16&a=1hd2cp2nppp]133|200[/hv]

 

This is absolutely the least I would have. Partner made 2NT although it could have been set. I was prepared to apologize. I upgraded the 8 count because of the heart Queen.

 

I like to play this call as constructive but not forcing. Basically, it means that I think that I am likely to have a play for making 2♣.. I don't think it denies having ten points. A redouble shows ten points, but that is different from saying that the lack of a redouble denies ten points. For example, change my club 4 to a club Queen. Do I really want to redouble? I am not planning on doubling their spades for penalties at either the one level or the two level. I favor getting my suit in right now. If partner has a modest club fit we can contest 2♠ with 3♣, and then if they go on in spades I might well consider (if holding the club Q instead of the club 4) doubling. This last thought applies at matchpoints I think.