Another rebid?

Playing matchpoints. You are vulnerable and the Opponents are not.

Here is your hand:
♠AK2
♥K9
♦AKJ6
♣JT82

Partner is Dealer and says "Pass". Your RHO (Right Hand Opponent) says "Pass". We decided a couple of posts ago to open 1♦. Let's say now the Opponents are silent during the auction. Partner bids 1♥. What is your call?

Show Answer

2NT.

This shows a balanced hand that was too strong to open the bidding 1NT. So about 18 or 19 HCP.

This auction is a little different if the opponents stay silent and Partner bids. If you rebid 1NT in THIS auction you show a balanced hand with less that 15 HCP. You must JUMP to 2NT to show your 18 or 19 HCP. If however the Opponents had bid and Partner bids "Pass" you show 18 or 19 HCP by bidding 1NT because if you had just a minimum hand you would "PASS".