When they interfere with your Multi 2
     
 
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When your Multi two diamonds in interferred with.

 
  What do you do when your multi 2 opening is interfered with? This page was provided my Mr. Michael Barel.  
     
  When I used to play the Multi 2 I used the following: -  
     
 
1) If RHO doubles
  (a) Pass suggests playing in 2 doubled. Showing 5+ 's and implying shortage in a major.
  (b) 2/♠ retain their meaning as if there were no double.
  (c) Redouble shows willingness to compete at the 3 level.
 
     
 
2) Over a 2/♠ overcall
  (a) Pass means you have nothing to say.
  (b) Double means ‘pass if that's your suit, otherwise bid your suit'. The solves the problem when they bid 2 and you have x KJxx Axxxx Kxx
     
 
     
 
3) 2NT after any intervention retains its ‘forcing-asking' meaning. Use your usual responses.
   
4) 3/ is perhaps best played as non forcing showing a good suit.
   
5)

3/♠ is pass or correct as normal.

   
6)

3NT is to play.

   
7) 4/♠ is to play.
   
8)

Double of 2NT and higher is penalty.

   
9)

Don't worry about opener having the strong types. Your responses should deal primarily with the weak major type.

 
   
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Enjoy your Multi…
 
     
 
  Michael Barel
 
     
 
  Pattaya Bridge Club - www.pattayabridge.com
 
     
 
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