[vuroth]

Scoring: MP

(1NT*) 2♦ X** 2♠
(P) ?

* 1NT is 12-14
** X is alerted as lead directing.

We play Capp over weak 1NT, so 2♦ showed the majors.

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Are we worth a game try? Or is pass 100% clear?

[JLOGIC]

Definitely pass. We have only a little more than a minimum for coming in at the 2 level, and partner could have tried for game himself if he had a good hand. Partner could still be very weak here, and could also have only 3 spades.

[Phil]

Pass seems pretty clear to me. We competed for the partscore and we won. I don't think we have a remarkable hand for the bidding, and I don't believe that there is a low 'ceiling' to show a 2 suited major hand since I didn't make a penalty x. Presumably partner could have made a different call instead of 2♠ if partner had a max. The double of 2♦ is mildly encouraging, but hopefully it will help our partner play the hand better.

The auction isn't over and LHO may compete further.

[vuroth]

I bid 3♠, and I was convinced it was a bad bid before it had even been passed out. I think I got seduced by the double in ♦s.

Thought I'd share my folly with the other B/Is.

[nigel_k]

You don't have enough to bid. Sure there could be a thin game if partner has nothing in diamonds but partner is much better placed than you to choose the right level. If I was going to bid I would choose 3♣ because it helps partner evaluate and also keeps hearts and even clubs open as possible strains.