[portia2]

Playing 5 card majors, strong NT, 2way checkback.

1. 1c - p- 1s - p -
1nt - p - 3?

I have been told that after this sequence of bidding, a bid at the 3 level is forcing. However, if opener rebids 1nt and I say 2h, I was taught that this meant a two suited hand and 6-9 points. What happens if you have 10-11 points?



Many thanks

[Stephen Tu]

If you have 10-11 pts and both majors, that's what your 2way checkback gadget is for. Bid 2♣, rebid 2♥ over 2♦, if 2♦ was forced (puppet checkback, agreement is opener always rebids 2♦). If 2♦ isn't forced (opener supposed to bid 2♥ with 4 hearts, 2♠ with 3 spades), then you might rebid 2♠ or 2nt instead if partner bids 2♦. Obviously you raise if partner bids a major.