Responding to a multi 2 ♦
In the simple version, it is not forcing...without any hope for a game nor a fit, but with a good
♦ length, you may pass !
2
♥ or 2
♠ are ambiguous responses, 2 NT is forcing.The responder starts bidding his worst major suit, the opener changes or passes
- 2 ♥ response It's the weakest response : the responder wishes to stop there if the opener holds a weak 2 ♥ opening hand. Technically, every time the responder has no fit in any of the major suits, he will bid 2 ♥.
- 2 ♠ response Stop there if the opener holds a weak 2 ♠ opening hand....but the responder is ok for a 3 ♥ contract if the opener has the ♥.
- 2 NT response relay, forcing for one round without any game ambition (it is similar to the response to a major weak 2 opening). To think of a game, you need a minimum of 15 (or 13-14 HCP well constructed).