Joan Butts has a YouTube video on Capp/Ham where she claims that after a 2❤️ oc of 1NT, advancer should bid 3♣️ to find a minor fit, which partner will either pass or correct to 3♦️. Am I crazy or is that just not standard? Isn't the conventional bid to find a minor fit a 2NT "bid your minor" response over 2❤️ or 2♠️?
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Cappelletti response to 2 of a major Is Joan Butts wrong?
#2
Posted 2024-July-25, 02:45
From my understanding 2N is the traditional response, but 3♣ P/C is alternatively used. For me 3♣ is a signoff, while 2N is stronger & leaves open the possibility of further bidding.
#3
Posted 2024-July-25, 03:06
See above, but more precise:
It is common to have a weak relay, which is 3C and a strong relay, which is 2NT.
The strong relay showes interest in more, usually it is based on an inv. raise for the known major.
This method is also used after a Michaels Cue bid.
You need two relay, in case your 2-suited bid have a wide range.
The main question to answer, if partner showes 2-suits, do you want to be able to play in a 3rd suit,
a level higher, or not?
It is common to have a weak relay, which is 3C and a strong relay, which is 2NT.
The strong relay showes interest in more, usually it is based on an inv. raise for the known major.
This method is also used after a Michaels Cue bid.
You need two relay, in case your 2-suited bid have a wide range.
The main question to answer, if partner showes 2-suits, do you want to be able to play in a 3rd suit,
a level higher, or not?
With kind regards
Uwe Gebhardt (P_Marlowe)
Uwe Gebhardt (P_Marlowe)
#4
Posted 2024-July-28, 15:23
When playing 3♣ as a weak pass or correct you can use 3♦ as an INVITE in the major.
So is quite a handy method and your partner wont get excited with a big hand.
Works over Michaels after 1 Major opening too.
So is quite a handy method and your partner wont get excited with a big hand.
Works over Michaels after 1 Major opening too.
Sarcasm is a state of mind
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