#1 Neither Vulnerable

North   East   South   West
1♣          2♥       ??

South
♠ K Q 10 9 8 6
♥ 8 7 4
♦ A Q 6
♣ 6

East’s 2♥ bid is a weak jump overcall which looks like a weak two bid showing a six-card suit and 4-9 HCP.  South’s 2♠ two level MAJOR suit response guarantees at least five spades with a least 11 HCP.  The 2♠ bid is forcing one round but no longer forcing to game for those that play 2/1 Game Force.

With 8-10 points, South would make a negative double and then rebid spades to show a weak two bid in spades.

Note: Responder’s two-level bid in a minor is suspect and could be as few as four cards in the suit – in an awkward auction, it could be only three!

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