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Posted 2013-November-04, 05:07



I thought that 2♥ was forcing. Indeed that a new suit by a non-passed hand in response to opener or in advance of an overcall was forcing.

If it is non-forcing then I think that North is still worth a raise.

More to the point, if it is non-forcing, what is the correct sequence to 4♥?
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Posted 2013-November-04, 05:39

The GIB convention card says that a new suit is "nf constructive". Apparently the ACBL template does not allow you to distinguish between 1-level and 2-level overcalls but the notes don't clarify it further so it seems as if this 2♥ bid is NF, despite the fact that it is explain as 9+, not 9-11 or such.

If you bid 2♦ it is not difficult but that would show club support. OK you have club support on this hand. On the next hand you won't have support. So there is a hole in the system AFAICS.
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Posted 2013-November-04, 05:57

OK thanks. I still don't like North's pass.
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Masterminding (pron. mPosted ImagesPosted ImagetPosted Imager-mPosted ImagendPosted Imageing) tr. v. - Any bid made by bridge player with which partner disagrees.

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