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Traditionally, I don't think 2♠ is forcing but rather "constructive." How strong can "constructive" be? What's the modern approach here? With such aggressive competitive bidding nowadays, has anything changed?
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Posted Today, 08:28
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Traditionally, I don't think 2♠ is forcing but rather "constructive." How strong can "constructive" be? What's the modern approach here? With such aggressive competitive bidding nowadays, has anything changed?
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"You need to play a lot of stuff these days just to deal with the stuff your opponents are playing" DBurn
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Posted Today, 08:33
My approach here is that two level bids after a one-level overcall by partner (including here) are at least invitational opposite a full opener from partner, but are not forcing when partner has less than an opening bid. This makes the range roughly 9-14 points; the expectation is that partner will usually pass if he wouldn't have opened in 1st seat (barring a great fit), but will not pass when holding a real opening.
Adam W. Meyerson
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