[Syl20]

Hi all,

Some thoughts I had concerning the ability to use twalsh after the polish 1♣ opening:

1♦/♥ = 7+H, 4+♥/♠
1♠ = 0-6H any
1NT+ = same as usual.

Of course the drawback is the handling of 1♣ 1♠ beginning:
1NT = 12-14H balanced
2♣ = 15+H with clubs
other = strong.

I don't think it could be that dangerous when 12-14H opener faces a 0-6H responder since opponents could interfere and let us out of the auction, or double but there is nothing worst than being doubled after a weak nt opening.
In addition, if N°4 doubles and N°2 holds, there are still many ways to survive.

I would be interested by your remarks.

Regards

[david_c]

One of the things I really like about PC is being able to stop in 1NT when opener has 18-20 balanced opposite a negative. I wouldn't want to give that up.

[cherdano]

I think your 1♣-1♠-1N sequence is really dangerous. In particular if opponents adopt to your methods and pass with a strong hand over 1♣.

They can always double 1N if they have a good lead, as it will be -180 or -380 at worst, but +300/+500 very well possible.

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