Which Bidding Rule governs GIBBO lack of 2NT overcall

[virgosrock]

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Help!! I think my 2nt then 3d is right. Direct 3d is 10-12 4+d. Just another $1.50 down the toilet if my 2NT-3d is correct.

Is it possible to determine the Rule based upon which GIBBO did not bid 2NT?

 

vrock

[sfi]

I'm not sure a 2NT overcall is going to get you to game either ...

[steve2005]

This is just an in between hand. If your more aggressive then your in game down often. You need 2 stopper to make 3N you can hardly count on that after a double

if Gib overcalls 2N you don't have enough for 3N

[The_Badger]

I'm only guessing why GIB X'ed instead of bidding 2NT is that North has 4 ♥s in its hand.

[virgosrock]

I'm only guessing why GIB X'ed instead of bidding 2NT is that North has 4 ♥s in its hand.

 

I misspoke about game being missed. I was concerned only with why no 2NT overcall. Apologies for saying game had been missed.

What I do after a correct 2NT is up for grabs based on how I feel. It is not IMPs or MPs where I would pass in a flash.

In money bridge I might have taken my chances depending on the weather.

I think here 2NT-3C is stayman isn't it so no worries about missing 4H if it is there.

Methinks if GIB had a third spade would have bid 2NT. Weird but......

 

vrock