By Peter Rhead
More examples of responses to the strong Two Club opening
Today we look at more examples of how you might respond to your partner’s strong Two Club opening.
Case 1:
Spades xxxxxx
Hearts xx
Diamonds xx
Clubs xxx
Case 1: Partner opens Two Clubs opposite your hand above. This is a tough one! You know that you probably have game and maybe slam. After all, your opening partner has at least 22 points! You must bid. Your bid of Two Diamonds makes no promises but forces your partner to bid again.
Case 2:
Spades AKxxx
Hearts x
Diamonds AKxxxx
Clubs x
Case 2: Partner opens Two Clubs. You respond Two Spades. When you next get a chance, bid Diamonds. That will show partner you have a strong hand with at least six Diamonds and five Spades. Opening partner can now work out his bidding strategy.
Case 3:
Spades xxx
Hearts KQxxx
Diamonds xxx
Clubs xx
Case 3: Partner opens Two Clubs. You have a Heart suit and six points including one length point. Bid Two Hearts and see what partner bids for his second bid.
For more information, Read “Two Club Strong Artificial Opening” by Barbara Seagram in 25 Bridge Conventions You Should Know, page 41.
Next Week: Responding After Jacoby 2NT
If you wish to promote an activity in your Bridge group or ask a Bridge question, send the information to vrhead23@gmail.com and I will try to include it in this column.
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