[nige1]

hatchett, on 2011-April-18, 10:10, said:

For the overwhelming majority of experts the negative double says nothing about ♦s. Hence a 2♦ rebid by opener is a reverse, needing the same hand strength as is if responder had bid 1M.

It also seems to be expert fashion to double negatively with good support for partner's minor. Just because many do it, doesn't make it right. IMO, negative doubles should tell partner you're fixed by opponent's overcall -- there is no sensible alternative.

[AlexJonson]

Pass.

(not planning to pass a re-opening double).

[JLOGIC]

hatchett, on 2011-April-18, 10:10, said:

For the overwhelming majority of experts the negative double says nothing about ♦s. Hence
a 2♦ rebid by opener is a reverse, needing the same hand stength as is if responder had bid 1M.

Seems perfect because that hand is worth a reverse!

[han]

Yes indeed, I was thinking that Nige was talking about minimal openings, not hands with that amount of strength.