MULTI 2 DIAMONDS Lesson by Jayant Doshi March 2008
Benji ACOL gives only option of weak 2 in majors WHY MULTI 2 DIAMONDS? Benji ACOL gives only option of weak 2 in majors Multi 2 diamond has variation with wider choice of points and giving a message to partner Helps to confuse opposition – keeps opposition guessing Stops opposition from bidding
FOLLOWING ACOL BIDS REMAIN SAME 23+ is still 2 Club 20 to 22 points - 2 Spade or 2 Hearts if these are the strong suites 21 to 22 points – Balanced hand bid 2 NT – (Note 21 – 22 points precise bidding)
WHEN TO BID MULTI 2 DIAMONDS? When there are 8 straight tricks When there are 20 – 22 points but strength in Minors When there are 6 – 10 points and 6 cards in majors When there are 19 – 20 points and balanced hand
Response if responder has less then 15 points If responder has less then 15 points then response is relay bid – 2 Hearts If opener is weak in hearts, then pass…..if opener is weak in spades he bids 2 spades and responder passes If opener has 19 – 20 pts and balanced hand then he replies with 2 NT Respondent either shows longest suit or bids 3 NT UNLESS he has 13 + points and there is slam chance If opener has 20 – 22 points and is strong in minors, then he replies with 2 NT, and on reply from responder, he shows his minor suit
RESPONSE IF RESPONDER HAS 15+ POINTS If responder has 15+ points then he bids 2NT Opener replies with spades or hearts if 6 – 10 points and 6 cards in the major Opener will try for slam if 19 – 20 points
DEFENCE AGAINST MULTI 2 DIAMONDS If opponent has good points then he doubles If opponent has 20+ points then he bids 3 diamond showing 20+ points
EXAMPLE 1 North (dealer) South A J 10 7 5 2 8 10 3 K 7 5 3 2 Q 7 5 J 10 4 2 10 7 9 8 2c
EXAMPLE 2 North (dealer) South Q 9 7 A 10 8 4 K Q 9 8 5 2 J 10 7 9 A Q 10 K 10 5 A J 9
EXAMPLE 3 North (dealer) South A J 9 8 K 10 2 K Q 7 J 5 A K 7 5 Q 8 4 3 Q 10 8 5 4 3
EXAMPLE 4 North (dealer) South A Q 9 K 10 7 4 A 10 J 9 7 4 A K J 9 7 4 10 3 K 8 J 10 7