Question:
You are South, none vul, matchpoints
You hold:
Q
Q2
KJ872
K10876
What is your next call on this auction:
| West | North | East | South |
|---|
| | 1 | Pass | 1NT |
| Pass | 2 | Pass | ? |
Answer:
Click to Show Answer2NT. Natural and invitational. That second part is important. We're happy if partner bids 3NT with a 14 count. Sometimes players will bid 2NT hoping to "save" partner from a bad spot, but it can just lead to an even worse contract (sometimes, doubled).