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It would seem better if GIB bid NT at some point in the auction, but perhaps GIB can't bid 2NT for a systemic reason over 2S (or 1NT over 1D). Given the 3D how can I get GIB to bid 3NT (ignoring the fact that it goes down on this hand) with a heart stopper? 3S seems like wrong bid, but I think 3H shows something in hearts (correct me if I'm wrong) and 3NT shows stopper.
Also, having 3S shows 4 diamonds and 4+ spades seems like a bad description.
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Getting GIB to bid 3NT with stopper in inverted minor sequence
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Posted 2012-May-02, 00:31
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Posted 2012-May-02, 07:36
the inverted sequence if only forcing to 2NT
so passing 3♦ is probably best choice
GIB also may think your bidding a 6-5 hand
so passing 3♦ is probably best choice
GIB also may think your bidding a 6-5 hand
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Posted 2012-May-04, 14:11
As being discussed in this thread, GIB's rules currently require 13+ HCP for responder to bid 2NT over 2♠, as well as stoppers in both unbid suits. I think that's wrong, and we're waiting for Georgi to explain why this was done in the inverted minor update in v22.
And it can't bid 3♥ to show the stoppers there, because bypassing 3♦ is also forcing to game (that's standard, not just GIB).
No game makes on this hand. 3NT should be down 2.
And it can't bid 3♥ to show the stoppers there, because bypassing 3♦ is also forcing to game (that's standard, not just GIB).
No game makes on this hand. 3NT should be down 2.
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