[straube]

I'd like to know what 1D dbl 1N (showing clubs) shows as far as values and length. I seem to recall that some people use it as a really weak call (like 6 pts if the clubs are ok) with the theory that responder will bid again with invitational+ values. Seems light to me. Also, how might the minimum values/length change opposite a 1D that is nebulous 10-15?

[spotlight7]

Hi:

For those of you that feel that 'transfers' over 1D give the other pair too many 'extra' options,

How many of you play Jacoby transfers over an opening 1NT?

If the extra bids for the other pair over Jacoby transfers are not that great a problem, the extra bids after 1D-(X)-transfers should be reasonable.

Regards,
Robert

[eyhung]

The two situations are not analogous. The decision on whether to bid/pass is much easier when partner has already asked us to bid (via takeout double) than when he has passed (over 1NT). Competing at the 1-level in a suit partner is known to have support for vs. competing at the 2-level in a suit partner could be void in is like night and day. Not to mention that 1NT is a much more precise opening bid than 1D in standard systems, so responder is well-placed to judge correctly.