Responding To 2C By Partner

Question 1

Partner opens 2C. How should you respond?

Answer 1

Most of the time respond with 2D as a waiting bid….. Unless,

You have a good five card suit AND more than 8 HCP, then bid that suit.

If you bid anything but 2D then game or slam must be reached: no exceptions.

Question 2

Partner opens 2C. What do you bid holding this hand?

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Answer 2

2S; you have a five card suit and 8 or more HCP

Question 3

Partner opens 2C. What do you bid holding this?

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Answer 3

3C. You have a five card suit and 8 or more HCP

Question 4

Partner opens 2C. What do you bid holding this?

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Answer 4

2D. Spades are not good enough to bid 2S.

Question 5

Partner opens 2C. What do you bid holding this?

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Answer 5

2D. Not enough HCP for 3C.

Question 6

Partner opens 2C. What do you bid holding this?

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Answer 6

2D. Although you meet the criteria of 8HCP and a five suit card, neither suit is good enough to bid directly.

Question 7

Partner opens 2C. What do you bid holding this?

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Answer 7

2D. Slam is likely but there is not reason to show clubs.

Question 8

After 2C and the waiting 2D bid, what bids are forcing and what bids are not by opener?

Answer 8

2NT is not focusing; partner can pass

Bidding any other suit is forcing, even with 0 HCP and a totally flat 4-3-3-3 hand.