Re: how do you bid this hand?

"David Babcock" <dpb3@[EMAIL PROTECTED]
> wrote in message 
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> Matchpoints, white/red, RHO deals and p*****.  You are playing 15-17
> 1NT.  For an auction 1m:1M:1NT, you have a version of 2-way checkback
> where 2C forces 2D.  You hold
>
> Kx  AJ  KT9xxx  Kxx
>
> Question 1.  Do you open 1D or 1NT ?
>

I certainly think it is in range for a 15-17 NT and do not mind either 
opening except 1D gives me a rebid problem (see below)

> Suppose you open 1D.  Pard replies 1H.  Opps are passing throughout.
>
> Question 2:  Do you rebid 1NT or 2D?

Certainly not 1N - you are too strong.

2D is a significant underbid but the suit is a bit ropy for 3D which leads

me to think the best thing to do is open 1N.  However if your style is to 
jump rebid on hands like this then opening 1D and rebidding 3D is fine.