What to rebid?

Playing matchpoints. Neither you nor the Opponents are vulnerable.

Here is your hand:
♠A
♥AKQ97
♦A6
♣AQ872

You are Dealer. You decide to open the bidding 2♣. You do have 23 HCP (High Card Points) and a very unbalanced hand. The Opponents are silent during the auction.

Over 2♣ your Partner responds 2♦. You play this as just a waiting bid. Partner could have no points but they also could have a little bit of something.

Over 2♦ you decide to bid 2♥. You do have a five card suit. No need to jump because 2♥ is a forcing bid. Partner MUST bid again.

Over 2♥ Partner bids 2♠.

What is your call?

Show Answer

3♣.

Show your other suit.

No need to jump. Partner will bid again.

You also don't want to do anything crazy like bidding 4NT. Partner has NOT shown any values at all. Show your other suit and see what Partner does.

If you do bid 3♣ Partner will get very excited. They also have five ♣! You might even bid the slam!