Rebids by Responder

Playing matchpoints. Neither side is vulnerable.

Here is your hand:
♠K7
♥J862
♦Q93
♣KJ86

Partner opens the bidding with 1♦. The Opponents are silent during the auction. You decide to respond 1♥. Now Partner bids 1♠.

What is your call?

Show Answer

How about 1NT?

You are balanced so you want to bid the NT since you can't support Partner. This shows 6 to 10 HCP with fewer than four ♠ because with four ♠ you would have supported Partner.

If you bid 2♣ you force Partner to bid again (new suit by Responder) and you might get too high!