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(A) Can West pass this bid?
Yes,
if he is not playing that 2 over 1 is
forcing to game.
(B)
Is it better to play this type of sequence
forcing or
not forcing?
Not
forcing. The system of 2 over 1 forcing
to
game is too
strict. It doesn't permit you
to use your fine bidding
judgment, which is
not only helpful to reach the right
contract
but fun as well! For example, on this layout,
East has nice
cards for a spade contract
(fitting king of hearts and the
ace of trump).
Opener has a nice spade
suit but a minimum
and is pleased to be able to pass 2 .
The
2 bid
is not necessary as a forcing
bid. Responder can easily
jump to 3
forcing
and still keep the auction below
game to explore for slam
if opener has a
strong hand. But
the 2 bid
IS necessary
to stop in ... 2.
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