I usually play ACOL which seems more natural. But what I gather from what you’re saying is that in SAYC an opening 1C or 1D must be forcing to avoid the risk of no intervening bid? Especially if it’s the weak phoney club bid
Hi Joe, If you are playing better minor then a 1 minor opening needn't be forcing as it is essentially natural (you will rarely only have 3 cards in your opened suit). Playing a 'phoney club' system is a bit trickier, and you will often stretch to respond over a 1C opener playing this system to avoid a disastrous 1C contract by your side. In practice it is very rare that this problem rears its head as you will often have a sufficient hand to respond over a 1 minor opener. Hope that helps, Dom
Hiya, This depends on what system you have agreed in your partnership. I would recommend Checkback Stayman after any NT rebid by the opener. There is a video on Checkback Stayman on my website if you would like to learn more (allthingsbridge.co.uk/checkback-stayman/) Cheers, Dom
The 2C bid is what you've agreed it is. Unless anything is agreed 2C would be natural with a weak unbalanced hand, five hearts and four clubs, asking partner to choose.
Thanks!
I usually play ACOL which seems more natural. But what I gather from what you’re saying is that in SAYC an opening 1C or 1D must be forcing to avoid the risk of no intervening bid? Especially if it’s the weak phoney club bid
Hi Joe,
If you are playing better minor then a 1 minor opening needn't be forcing as it is essentially natural (you will rarely only have 3 cards in your opened suit). Playing a 'phoney club' system is a bit trickier, and you will often stretch to respond over a 1C opener playing this system to avoid a disastrous 1C contract by your side. In practice it is very rare that this problem rears its head as you will often have a sufficient hand to respond over a 1 minor opener.
Hope that helps,
Dom
The 2 club bid by responder is "New Minor Forcing" NOT Checkback Stayman!
Hiya,
This depends on what system you have agreed in your partnership. I would recommend Checkback Stayman after any NT rebid by the opener. There is a video on Checkback Stayman on my website if you would like to learn more (allthingsbridge.co.uk/checkback-stayman/)
Cheers,
Dom
The 2C bid is what you've agreed it is.
Unless anything is agreed 2C would be natural with a weak unbalanced hand, five hearts and four clubs, asking partner to choose.
@@d95mback I agree! Partnership agreement always comes first!
Dom
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Hiya,
What do you mean by 'more colors for card faces'?
Dom