[DWM]

Scoring: IMP

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Playing a strong club the bidding starts

(P) - P - (P) - 1♣
(P) - 1♥ - (1♠) - X/2♦/2♥
(2♠)

We have just introduced a strong club into our system so nowhere near having a tried and tested system. At the moment our bidding is along the same line as 2/1 after a positive reply to a strong club.

I assume 2♥ is the most common second bid by the strong hand, is there any merit is doubling or showing diamonds?

From there how should the bidding continue? Would you end up in a slam or not?

[jdonn]

Of course there is merit to showing diamonds. Consider:

If north has xx Kxxxx Qxx AJx you belong in diamonds.

If partner has xx Kxxxx x AJxxx you belong in clubs.

There is no need to jump at the first fit you find, especially at imps. Keep exploring until your hand is bid out. You have all the time in the world to get back to hearts.

And why do you want to be in slam here anyway? Slam is not good. It doesn't seem hard to avoid, south will be initially excited but north will slow him down every chance he gets.