[kingtoncs]

We play Benji
2C exactly 19 HCP - response 2D relay bid, can use staymen and transfer if the rebid by opener is 2NT
2NT 20-21
2D 23+ HCP. But what is the response? I thought use 2H as a relay with less that 8HCP and 2NT with 9+ HCP.
Any views on that?

[mw64ahw]

kingtoncs, on 2026-April-04, 00:00, said:

We play Benji
2C exactly 19 HCP - response 2D relay bid, can use staymen and transfer if the rebid by opener is 2NT
2NT 20-21
2D 23+ HCP. But what is the response? I thought use 2H as a relay with less that 8HCP and 2NT with 9+ HCP.
Any views on that?

Over 2♦ 2♥ is typically the default bid and 2N with a balanced 8+ hcp. I'd bid 2♠ with 5 and other suits with 6 given the 3-level, plus 8+hcp.
2♣ 8 playing tricks versus 2♦ 9+ playing tricks is the guide I see being quoted.
Personally, I find having two strong bids inefficient given the frequency they occur.

[pescetom]

mw64ahw, on 2026-April-04, 01:03, said:

Personally, I find having two strong bids inefficient given the frequency they occur.

I would be even less diplomatic.