1. Two notrump. When partner doubles for takeout at his first turn to bid, he implies support for the unbid suits and at least the values for an opening bid. In replying to the double, you should attempt to show the degree of strength you have in much the same way as you would if he had opened ...

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The expert declarer runs into just as many difficult guessing situations as anyone else, but usually manages either to guess right or to somehow avoid the guess altogether. For example, take this deal where West leads the four of diamonds against three notrump. Declarer wins East’s jack ...