[sceptic]

Scoring: IMP

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West North East South

 -     -     Pass  1♠
 Pass  1NT   Pass  2♠
 Pass  5♦    Pass  6♦
 Pass  Pass  Pass  


we play 2/1 my p did not know how to bid this, I had no idea either, what is your thoughts on this bidding and what is correct way for 2/1 or your prefered system

1 opened p bid 1nt forcing, we play reverse bergen also so 3!D was not an option for us (not even sure that is a sensible bid either thinking about it now)

would a 2/1 (2 diamond bid) have been sensible)? over 1 !S

i based my 6 diamond bid on 4 quick tricks, I did even consider 3 spades not 2 spades, but I like a slightly better suit for that bid

heart lead kills us, but we never got one (unless we were 3-3 in spades, bit lucky if that is the case I think)

also we were less than half way at a MP tourney and again needed some points so I bid the slam

[Beto]

I play 2/1 GF except if responder rebids his suit after a possible min. response.
This way i can bid 9-11 1 suiter.

So maybe the bidding would be

1S 2D
2S 3D (NF)
3S 5D

or

1S 2D
3C 3D (FG, 3C shows 14+)
3S 5D


I also agree with Justin that over

1S 1NT

you are too strong for 2S. Better to bid 2C. 3S is an alternative too, but i dont like it.

[ArcLight]

From Mike Lawrences CD on 2/1 responder would bid 3♦ over 1♠ showing:

Jump Shift to the three level in a lower ranking suit– good 6/7 card suit, similar to a weak 2 bid. Invitational but not forcing. (precludes Bergen Raises). Don’t make a jump shift with 4 cards in the other major.


A 2/1 response shows a MUCH stronger hand.
Making a 2/1 then rebidding ♦ shows a long self supporting suit (which you have), but you dont have enough other values.

1S - 1NT
2? - 3D shows:
(delayed jump?) of a new suit is mildly invitational, good 6/7 cards suit (like a weak 2 bid). Not as good as a direct jump on the first round


Opener should bid 2♠ in response to 1NT to show his extra Spade length. His Spade suit is good. Show the length and quality, don't bid 2♣.