Playing matchpoints. You are vulnerable and the Opponents are not.
Here is your hand:
♠J42
♥A3
♦J75
♣JT732
Partner is Dealer and opens the bidding 1♠. The Opponents are silent through the auction. What is your call?
Show Answer
2♠
You have enough points you NEED to respond to Partner. "Passing" says you don't even have 6 HCP (High Card Points). Remember Partner might just have 20 HCP over there and is just waiting for you to respond so they can bid a game.
You also don't want to bid 1NT. That actually DENIES having three card support for Partner's major suit opening bid.
2♠ says that you have about 6 to a bad 10 points and three or more ♠. Perfect!
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