NOT pulling 3nt for a change

[Stephen Tu]

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So we usually criticize GIB for pulling 3nt without much extra shape. Now we see the rarely seen other side!

 

- maybe it should bid 4♥ to begin with, how is that currently defined?

- why can't it bid 4♥ on the second round?

- how about the third round?

Generally I think it should be able to pull with 7+ in the suit, and should follow the "8+ suits are trumps" rule.

[georgi]

It's addressed for improvement for next v27.

 

1minor - 4Major is currently defined as solid suit 7+ and 13TP exactly.

1minor - 3Major is Splinter.

 

4♥ over 1♠ after minor opening carries same meaning.

4Major after 1minor opening followed by 1major and 1NT rebid means 6+ cards and 12-16TP. I mean (uncontested) - 1♣ - 1♥ - 1NT - 4♥ etc.