Rebids after a Double

Playing matchpoints. Both you and the Opponents are NOT vulnerable.

Here is your hand:
♠AQ6
♥KQ52
♦J7
♣AK87

Your RHO (Right Hand Opponent) opens the bidding 1♦. We decided last post to make a Take Out Double. Your LHO (Left Hand Opponent) says "Pass" and Partner responds 2♣.

What is Partner showing for their bid? What is your call?

Show Answer

Partner is showing a WEAK hand (0-8 points) and is saying their longest suit is ♣.

If you are going to bid again you should bid 3♣. This bid shows a VERY strong hand (which you have) but is also non-forcing. Partner can "Pass" this bid -- and will! They are very weak and don't want to be any higher.

3♣ will make but game won't -- Partner is too weak.