#6 East West Vulnerable
South   West   North   East
  2♣        Pass       2♦       Pass
 ???
 
South
♠ A K J
♥ K 5
♦ K 3
♣ A K J 6 5 4
 
South’s long suit is a minor, which requires 9.5 tricks to open 2♣ and rebid 3♣. South should treat this hand as balanced, opening 2♣ and rebid 2NT showing 22-24 points. If North invites to slam by bidding 4NT, accept and bid 6NT!
 
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