partner's two-weak is Xed 2S (X) 3D
#1
Posted 2018-March-28, 01:43
2S is a two-weak 6cS 8-11HCP
2S (X) 3D
If undiscussed, what is the standard meaning of 3D ? :
natural forcing
natural non forcing
raise (forcing to 3S at least) + good suit (at least KQxxx)
raise + lead directing (AKx, etc...)
Thank you for your answer
#2
Posted 2018-March-28, 03:53
It is a matter for partnership discussion and agreement - some play non-forcing but constructive or even non-forcing and weak. I think that non-forcing can be better if your weak-two bids are often below normal expectations.
#3
Posted 2018-March-28, 05:30
#4
Posted 2018-March-28, 18:56
Tramticket, on 2018-March-28, 03:53, said:
It is a matter for partnership discussion and agreement - some play non-forcing but constructive or even non-forcing and weak. I think that non-forcing can be better if your weak-two bids are often below normal expectations.
NickRW, on 2018-March-28, 05:30, said:
Both of these answers seem to be ignoring the double.
#5
Posted 2018-March-29, 02:06
Vampyr, on 2018-March-28, 18:56, said:
Yes, our agreement is that we largely ignore the double and our natural bids continue to be constructive after the double. The exception is that a redouble shows a strong mis-fitting hand and willingness to defend.
#6
Posted 2018-March-29, 04:40
Tramticket, on 2018-March-29, 02:06, said:
Exactly how we play it too, except that for us the new suit is only semi-forcing (can be passed with a minimal hand and no good bid).
#7
Posted 2018-March-29, 04:57
Tramticket, on 2018-March-29, 02:06, said:
I find it difficult to believe that this is best. However I have found that it works pretty well to retain a 2NT enquiry after a double.
I think you could probably bundle your strong 1-suiters into your redouble.
#8
Posted 2018-March-29, 06:24
Vampyr, on 2018-March-29, 04:57, said:
I think you could probably bundle your strong 1-suiters into your redouble.
You are probably right.
To be honest, I play a multi in my main partnership. I prefer to keep things simple and consistent when I play a weak-two with my other regular partner (my wife), since she doesn't like to many system complications.