Rebids by Responder

Playing matchpoints. Neither you nor the Opponents are vulnerable.

Here is your hand:
♠A872
♥Q9
♦A74
♣A752

Partner opens the bidding 1♥. The Opponents are silent during the auction. You respond 1♠. (That's pretty easy.) Now Partner rebids 2♣. What is your call?

Show Answer

3NT. You have a balanced opening hand with the ♦ stopped.

Bidding 3♣ would show support for Partner's second suit BUT it is also a bid your Partner can "Pass". You have an opening hand and Partner opened the bidding -- you want to get to game!