On May 2, 11:32 pm, dmatt <dm...@[EMAIL PROTECTED]
> wrote:
> In Standard, with opponents silent, if you open 1m - 1M - 2NT, this
> would normally indicate 18-19 flattish but what happens when there is
> an intervening opposition bid at the 2 level in front of opener?
> 1m - Pass - 1M - 2X - 2NT, what does this mean now? Is it still 18-19
> with a couple of stops in the overcalled suit or is it 13-14?
Why do you think this bid should be as weak as 13-14. What you need
to think about is how bad a hand the 1M bidder could have, to realize
how suicidal this is. So yes it still shows 18-19 and a stopper in the
overcaller's suit.
> And,
> alternatively, what would 3NT be after the overcall?
basically same as before but with a stopper in the overcaller's suit
> Thanks
> David
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