Rebids by Opener

Playing matchpoints. Both you and the Opponents are vulnerable.

Here is your hand:
♠AJ94
♥2
♦A542
♣AQT2

You are Dealer. Last post we decided you are going to open the bidding 1♦ (even with the point count to open 1NT) because you have an unbalanced hand. The Opponents are silent during the bidding. Partner responds 1♠. What is your call?

Show Answer

3♠

You have 15 HCP and since you found the ♠ fit and you will be Dummy you get to count Dummy points. You have that singleton ♥ in your hand! That's worth three points.

You now have 18 points in your hand and can jump to show Partner you have a fit. Jumping to 3♠ shows 17 or 18 points (or a really good 16!) in support of Partner.